Okanogan County Wood Stove Exchange Program

Download the Woodstove Exchange Application HERE

Following the successful replacement of nearly 30 wood stoves in the Methow Valley in 2021-2023, Clean Air Methow is pleased to announce the expansion of our wood stove exchange program to get old, smoky wood stoves out of circulation. Qualified participants in Okanogan County will have their old woodstove removed and replaced with a new heating device: a new efficient wood stove or pellet stove (free of charge), or gas stove (at a reduced cost).  Replacing an old wood-burning stove with a new, efficient one can result in greater than an overall reduction in particulate matter released into our air and potentially create cleaner indoor air to breathe.

Funded by a grant from the Department of Ecology, MVCC has again partnered with Valley Lumber to replace stoves for qualified applicants. This program does not replace pellet stoves.

To qualify for this program, applicants must: 

• Own a home located in or near Winthrop, Twisp, Pateros, Okanogan, Omak, Tonasket, or Oroville. (Renters are encouraged to talk to their landlords. Replacements will be prioritized for locations in higher population density areas where winter air pollution is poor.) 

• Have a household income of less than $45,000 (Income limit varies depending on household size, please inquire.) 

  • Applicants who are above the income guidelines may apply for a $2500 voucher toward a new stove

• Provide a valid photo identification and proof of current address and income. 

• Use a non-EPA-certified or pre-2000 wood stove or insert as your primary source of heat.

To request an application or ask any questions, please contact Anna Jones, Woodstove Exchange Coordinator, Methow Valley Citizens Council, 509-997-0888 x6 or annam@mvcitizens.org.