Wood Smoke Program

Summary

The Marin County Woodsmoke Rebate Program is no longer accepting applications.

For more information, contact Kellen Dammann, (415) 473-2698.

Additional Incentives and Offers

Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)

Update - December 6, 2019: the current BAAQMD program is fully subscribed and is no longer taking applications. You can sign up to receive notifications on the next BAAQMD rebate program here.

Marin residents in BAAQMD's designated High Wood Smoke Areas (HWSA) and Community Air Risk Evaluation (CARE) program areas can be eligible to receive additional grant funding for decommissioning and replacement projects. Those areas include most of West Marin, San Geronimo Valley, Nicasio, Sausalito, Marin City, and parts of San Rafael. Check the BAAQMD eligibility map to see if your home qualifies. Important: All projects for this grant must register with BAAQMD before starting any work. Grants are issued on a first-come-first-served basis until funding is exhausted.

BAAQMD Program Instructions:

• Step 1) Register your project with BAAQMD here
• Step 2) Wait for confirmation from BAAQMD before starting your project
• Step 3) Complete your project and submit necessary paperwork (before/after pictures, all invoices, building permit (when applicable))

BAAQMD Program Links:

• BAAQMD Program Requirements, Terms, and Conditions
• Program FAQs
• Contractor Certification Form
• Reimbursement Request Cover Letter - Form
• IRS W-9 Form
• Examples of Acceptable Photos

Additional Rebate Programs

• For residents installing a propane device: Western Propane Gas Association Rebate Application (Funding is First Come First Served)
• Local Vendors Offering Discounts
• Certified Disposal Facilities

Is Your Home Too Cold?

Most homes in Marin were built before 1980 and are in need of energy efficiency upgrades. Fixing insulation and building envelope air sealing in an older home can make a big difference with comfort and efficiency. Visit our Energy Efficiency Programs for Residents page for information on current residential energy efficiency programs.

Videos

• Wood Stove Rebate Program
• U.S. EPA - Wet Wood is a Waste PSA
• U.S. EPA - Split, Stack, Cover, Store PSA

Links

• Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Wood Burning Page
• BAAQMD's Spare the Air Program
• For a list of EPA-certified wood stoves and for cleaner burning techniques see the Burn Wise website
• Marin Housing Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program
• Information on Heat Pump Systems provided by the Department of Energy

Marin County Wood Smoke Ordinance Information

• Ordinance 3395: Wood Smoke Reduction Ordinance
• Non-EPA Phase II certified wood burning heaters or wood burning fireplaces will not be allowed to be added in new construction, additions or remodels of any size. Pellet-fueled and gas appliances will be allowed.
• Removal of non-EPA Phase II certified wood stoves and inserts for all remodels and additions over 500 square feet and all homes.