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Hillsboro, OR joins Portland and Milwaukie in home energy score requirement for home sales. 

Program starts September 1st 2021.

What does this mean?

A home energy assessment will need to be obtained to list homes in Hillsboro

What is a Home Energy Assessment?

A home energy assessment looks at the systems of a home to assess the efficiency of use. 

What is the Score?

The score is 1-10. 1 being inefficient 10 being very efficient. This score does not factor

occupant habits.

Why?

To give home owners and potential buyers a clearer picture of energy costs for a specific 

home. Knowing the energy costs of a home is an important factor in assessing the   

affordability of a home.

How much?

Home assessments cost between $150 and $250.

Now what?

The home energy report will have a list of recommended improvements to better the 

energy efficiency of the home. Sellers and buyers are not required to do any of these 

improvements. 

For more information visit. https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Home/Components/News/News/12798/44