Wildfire Resilience Assistance Program

In 2022, City of Boulder residents approved Ballot Issue 2A – the “Climate Tax.” The tax measure allocated funding for the years 2023 to 2040 to increase wildfire resilience though "strategies such as wildfire home risk assessments, wildfire mitigation planning and implementation.”

Eligible applicants could receive up to $1,000 for qualifying projects on their home and property.

Renters can benefit from program if the property owner applies for and receives assistance.

Please contact city staff at wildfireresilienthomes@bouldercolorado.gov to discuss your specific situation.

At this time, HOAs are not eligible for assistance.

At this time, properties that do not contain a legal dwelling unit are not eligible for assistance.

If you have had a DHA since November 13, 2023, please access the DHA report through the link you received from the Community Risk Reduction specialists after the DHA. If you no longer have access to the link, please email wildfire-help@bouldercolorado.gov. If you received a DHA prior to this time, please sign up to be re-assessed.

No, the city does not have a list of recommended contractors.

No, funding is only available for approved projects that are outlined in the Detailed Home Assessment report and are initiated after your application is approved.

No, the city does not share information about program participation with insurance companies.

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis within the confines of each funding cycle.

Currently, a property can receive assistance up to the maximum allowable amount of funding. One application is encouraged but multiple applications can be submitted to reach the maximum funding amount.

Upon completion of the approved work, participants will need to submit the following:

• All receipts and/or invoices related to the work.
• Proof of payment (credit card statement, Venmo payment, canceled check, etc.)
• “After photos” of the work that has been completed, to be cross-referenced with the items listed in the application and on the invoices.

* Receipts and invoices must be itemized and list the costs related to eligible work separately from other landscaping or home improvement projects. Tax will be excluded from the total grant amount if non-related items are included in the receipts.

Invoices and receipts must include:

• Applicant’s name
• Address of property
• Contractor or vendor’s name and contact information (including license number when applicable)
• Date and description of the work completed
• Amount paid

Proof of payment must include:

• Applicant's name
• Contractor or vendor name
• Date of payment
• Amount paid

Property owners can be reimbursed for materials needed to complete the eligible work. The purchase of equipment (such a machinery) to assist in completion of eligible work and or reimbursement for time spent on work completed by the property owner are ineligible for assistance.

Ineligible costs include:

• The purchase of equipment (such a machinery) to assist in completion of eligible work;
• Reimbursement for time spent on work completed by the property owner;
• Work items not within agreed-upon scope;
• “Common elements” if the property is under the purview of a Homeowner’s Association.

Please reach out to city staff by phone at 1(303) 413-7868 or email at wildfireresilienceassistance@bouldercolorado.gov for additional questions or if you need help with your application.