HARP Home Designs

When rebuilding through the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP), you will be able to choose from several home designs that best fit your needs. While your new home may not be an exact replica of the one you lost, the options available are designed to be comfortable, energy-efficient, and built to today’s standards.

Your home’s design, layout, and size will be determined by program guidelines and your eligibility, which are based on the home you lost in the wildfires or the replacement home you qualify for. All homes will be “fire hardened,” using special materials and construction methods to make them more resistant to wildfire embers, heat, and flames.

This page will help you explore your options and understand the guidelines that shape your new home.

What styles of homes are available?

Below are three general home styles you can choose from. These are examples of overall looks or themes, not fixed floor plans.

Think of these as general styles to guide your choices. The program will work with you to select the style you prefer. The layout of your new home will depend on several factors, including the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you qualify for under program guidelines, as well as any site restrictions like easements or setbacks.  

 

Craftsman

Warm and cozy homes with wood or stone details, front porches, and simple decorative touches. Example interior and exterior images are below.

 

 

 

 

 

Modern

Sleek homes with open spaces, large windows, and clean, simple lines. Example interior and exterior images are below.

 

 

 

Farmhouse

Classic homes with pitched roofs, wide porches, and a comfortable, traditional look. Example interior and exterior images are below.

 

 

 

If you are a HARP applicant and want to see all available homes styles and floor plans, contact your case lead or your region’s HARP Intake Center. If you are a housing provider and want to view the full set of renderings and floor plans, email OHCS.reoregon@hcs.oregon.gov.

What are the size, layout, and design limitations?

The size (square footage) of your home will be determined by the program based on your eligibility. You will be able to share your preferences, but the final design must follow HARP’s rules and guidelines.

Your new home will not be an exact replica of your previous one. Some rooms or features may look different or be simplified compared to what you had before the disaster, to meet program rules and stay within the grant’s cost limits.

Be sure to share any ADA or accessibility requirements early in the application process so they can be included in the design from the start.

HARP funding covers a safe, functional, and move-in-ready home using standard materials, fixtures, and finishes. If you want upgrades beyond those standards, HARP will only cover the basic version. You will be responsible for any additional costs.

Before construction begins, you and the program will hold conversations so you can agree on what can be built. See the Before Construction webpage for more details about what HARP does and does not cover.

Questions?

If you have questions about home styles or floor plans, contact your case lead or construction advisor for guidance. To learn more about what happens before, during, and after construction, visit the Construction webpage.

OHCS wants to ensure that everyone has access to its information and programs. If you would like this information in a different language, please email Language.Access@hcs.oregon.gov.