Boulder County Launches Early Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Program

Homeowners can get up to $500 reimbursed for fire prevention efforts.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Boulder County has started its rebate program for homeowners who do wildfire mitigation two months earlier than in the past, citing the heightened fire danger of this year's warm and dry winter. The program, enabled by a voter-approved tax in 2022, offers up to $500 in reimbursements for mitigation expenses to homeowners and renters throughout the county.

Why it matters

The early launch of the rebate program is in response to the increased wildfire risk in the region due to the warm and dry winter conditions. This program aims to encourage more homeowners to take proactive steps to protect their properties and communities from potential wildfires, especially in the aftermath of the devastating Marshall Fire.

The details

The rebate program covers a range of mitigation measures, including clearing flammable materials from under decks, replacing combustible fences, removing junipers, covering the bottom of siding with non-combustible material, creating a 5-foot non-combustible border around the home, and installing screens or non-flammable vents. The program is open to both homeowners and renters across Boulder County, including those in cities and towns.

  • The rebate program has launched two months earlier than in previous years.
  • The program was enabled by a voter-approved tax for mitigation purposes in 2022.

The players

Jim Webster

Wildfire mitigation program manager for Boulder County.

Boulder County

The local government entity that has launched the early wildfire mitigation rebate program.

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What they’re saying

“Giving people a couple hundred dollars gets them started and they end up spending a lot of time and effort. Because you start with one call to action, you're not done.”

— Jim Webster, Wildfire mitigation program manager (cbsnews.com)

“Historically our community mitigation efforts have been in the foothills and mountains. So now, post-Marshall Fire, we're working with communities throughout the county to become adapted.”

— Jim Webster, Wildfire mitigation program manager (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The county will continue to promote the rebate program and encourage more homeowners to take advantage of the funding to implement wildfire mitigation measures on their properties.

The takeaway

The early launch of Boulder County's wildfire mitigation rebate program underscores the urgency to protect communities from the growing threat of wildfires, especially in the aftermath of devastating events like the Marshall Fire. By providing financial incentives, the program aims to empower more homeowners to take proactive steps to harden their properties and make the entire region more resilient to future wildfires.