Financial help available for homeowners to complete wildfire protection projects.

The City of Boulder is proud to announce the reopening of the Wildfire Resilience Assistance Program (WRAP). First launched in 2024, this program helps property owners in designated wildfire-risk areas make their homes and yards safer by offering up to $2,000 in financial assistance for wildfire resilience work.

Last year, WRAP helped many Boulder residents take action to reduce wildfire risk. Funding for this program comes from the voter-approved Climate Tax (Ballot Issue 2A) which will support local wildfire resilience projects through 2040. In 2024, WRAP awarded 48 grants totaling over $45,000. Most projects focused on removing fuels/plants, including highly flammable plants like junipers, as well as trimming trees, replacing mulch with rocks, screening vents, and more.

“Wildfire resilience is top of mind for many members of our community,” said City Manager, Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde. “While there are many small projects that can be done to create a more wildfire resilient property, much of the work can be costly. This program is one way that the city can work together with residents to keep homes and neighborhoods safer.”

What’s New in 2025?

  • Financial assistance of up to $2,000 per property
  • Expanded eligibility to more areas of the city
  • Expanded eligibility to additional property types

Who Can Apply?

  • Property owners in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) high risk area as identified on the eligibility map
  • Renters (only if the property owner applies)

How to Apply

  1. Check your eligibility at bldr.fyi/WRAPeligible
  2. Sign up for a free Detailed Home Assessment
  3. Apply before doing any work
  4. Complete the project and submit invoices and photos for reimbursement
  5. Reach out to program staff with any questions at anytime.

Applications are open until Dec. 15, 2025 or until program funds are exhausted, whichever is first.

“We are excited to be able to offer this financial assistance to those who may need it to offset the cost of making their property more wildfire resilient,” said Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction David Lowrey. “But we remind folks that expensive work is not the only work that needs to be done. Community members can start their wildfire resilience journey by clearing debris from their gutters and yards, choosing non-combustible landscaping during spring and fall clean up, and by signing up for emergency alerts and staying aware.”

Want to Learn More?

Visit bouldercolorado.gov/WRAP or call 303-413-7868 to learn more. For additional information about wildfire resilience work in the city, visit bouldercolorado.gov/WildfireReady.

Wildfire resilience is a shared community responsibility. Together, we can make Boulder stronger and more prepared.

-CITY-

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