Wood Stove Rebate Program

Intent:
Reduce air pollution from old, non-EPA certified wood-burning stoves and inserts in Marin County.

Requirements:

• 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.

Videos:

County of Marin - Wood Smoke Health Effects & Wood Stove Rebate Program PSA 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: www.sparetheair.org For a list of EPA-certified wood stoves and for cleaner burning techniques see: www.epa.gov/burnwise Marin Housing Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program: www.marinhousing.org/Residential_Rehab_Loan.htm