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Wood Stoves

Smoke created from wood burning can be a significant source of air pollution and can have serious health consequences for those with asthma, respiratory or heart conditions, or other illnesses. Children and the elderly are especially at risk.

DEQ has developed the statewide wood stove program to promote the use of cleaner burning wood stoves, and help homeowners burn more efficiently and with less pollution. Your community may have additional rules governing the use of wood stoves and fireplaces. Check with your city or county government to ask about local wood smoke ordinances.

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Financial Assistance


Woodstoves emit pollutants that have negative impacts on human health. Some areas have local programs to help you fund changeouts to cleaner heating equipment. This can improve the air quality inside your home and in your neighborhood. 

Multnomah County Woodstove Exchange Program  

Washington County Wood Stove Exchange Program  

City of Oakridge (EPA-funded through 2024) 

Justin Overdevest
Oakridge Targeted Airshed Program 

Klamath County (EPA-funded through 2025) 

Klamath Targeted Airshed Program 

Energy Trust of Oregon​ has an array of incentives and rebates available for residential heating upgrades, including income-qualified services, financing options, and promotions for renters and homeowners. 

Starting in 2023, federal tax credits of up to $2000 are available for installation of heat pumps, which are a clean and efficient source of heating and cooling. 

Additional rebates at the time of sale of up to $8000 will be available for heat pump installation beginning in spring 2023, depending on household income.​

Resources



Heat Smart

DEQ's Heat Smart Program
buying, selling and removing wood stoves  

Wood Smoke Reports