Eligibility Criteria
The General Rebate Program is open to all Boulder County residents who own or rent a home in Boulder County, including all municipalities and the City of Boulder, to which the eligible wildfire mitigation actions apply. Qualifying work and materials must be used on the property located in Boulder County.
If you received a general rebate in a previous year, you can apply again in 2026 BUT you must perform a different mitigation than what you have been rebated for in prior years.
For example, if you received a general rebate in 2024 or 2025 for Junk Your Junipers, you will need to pick one or more of the other five eligible mitigation actions this year to take part again.
Eligible Mitigation Actions
For 2026, the following wildfire mitigation actions are eligible for the General Rebate:
(Please click on each item to learn about requirements for each specific mitigation action)
- Junk Your Junipers
- Fences are Fuses (five feet of fencing attached to a home)
- The First Five Feet (first five feet around a home)
- Vents for Defense
- Cut the Clutter (area beneath a deck)
- Protect Home Base (bottom 6 inches of house siding)
No additional mitigations will be added to this year’s list of eligible tasks.
For mitigation work to qualify for this program, all work performed and materials purchased must have been performed and purchased after June 18, 2024, when the General Rebate Program began.
The following actions are NOT eligible for the 2026 general rebate program: weed whacking, tree removal, slash chipping/removal, leaf/needle removal, applying fire retardant stain or paint to fences, planting vegetation, or enclosing spaces under decks.
How the Program Works
- You apply to the program by 5:00pm MT on Oct. 8, 2026.
- If you created a User Account in a previous year, please log into the portal using that same User Account. If you do not have a User Account, you will be prompted to create an account and change the password before applying.
- Once you are logged into your User Account, you apply by submitting your Boulder County address for verification and approval. You will receive an email regarding the status of your application and your claim ID number.
- Applying to the program only verifies that you live in Boulder County and are eligible to participate. Further steps must be taken to receive a rebate. (see below)
- You complete the eligible mitigation action(s) and in the portal you *upload and submit your before and after pictures and any receipts, itemized invoices, and/or time logs for verification and approval and select if you want to receive a virtual or physical rebate card by 5:00pm MT on Oct. 29, 2026.
- You will receive an email regarding the status of your claim once it has been reviewed. If your submitted claim is denied, the email will contain the reason or corrective action required. Please allow 2-4 weeks for verification and approval of your rebate claim.
- *If you plan to do more than one of the eligible mitigation activities, you must submit them all on the same claim under one application. Please do not submit them as separate applications or claims.
- You receive the rebate payment.
- If you chose the Virtual Card option, you will receive an email from rewarddelivery@hawkmarketplace.com. This email will contain instructions, a link, and a reward code for how to redeem the virtual card. The virtual Mastercard can typically be used wherever Debit Mastercard is accepted; except for gas pumps, ATMs, cash access, and recurring payments.
- If you chose the Physical Card option, you will receive your physical card via USPS to the address attached to your claim.
- *The rebate expires 6 months after the date it was issued. Once the card expires it is a forfeiture of funds and the card cannot be replaced.
For step-by-step instructions with photos, view How to Submit a General Rebate Claim.
If you have a question or issue with your user account, application, or claims submission, please send an email to WildfirePartnersRebates@acbcoop.com or call 1-866-522-0275.
FAQ’s
Eligibility
Who is eligible to participate in the General Rebate Program?
The general rebate program is open to all Boulder County residents, including all municipalities and the City of Boulder, who own or rent a home in Boulder County to which the eligible wildfire mitigation actions apply.
Is a Homeowner Association (HOA) eligible to apply for the general rebate program?
HOAs are not eligible to apply for the general rebate program. The Wildfire Partners Multi-Family Dwelling Rebate program provides an opportunity for HOAs to participate in a rebate program for Junk Your Junipers.
Can residents living in a condominium, multi-unit, or townhome structure with a Homeowner's Association (HOA) participate in the general rebate program?
Yes, individual residents living in a condominium, multi-unit, or townhome structure can participate. We encourage you to work with your Homeowners Association (HOA) to get approval before doing any eligible wildfire mitigation activities.
Additionally, the Wildfire Partners Multi-Family Dwelling Rebate program provides an opportunity for HOA communities to participate in a rebate program for Junk Your Junipers.
Are commercial properties eligible to apply?
No.
How do I determine if my property is in Boulder County?
Please use the Boulder County Assessor’s Office Property Search to determine if your property is in Boulder County. Contact the Assessor’s Office at 303-441-3530 if you need assistance looking up your property.
Mitigation Activities
What wildfire mitigation activities are eligible for the general rebate, and what are the requirements?
All wildfire mitigation activities must be performed on a property with a home located in Boulder County. Eligible wildfire mitigation activities are:
(See Fact Sheets above for more information on requirements for each of these mitigation activities.)
- Junk Your Junipers: removal of juniper vegetation.
- Fences Are Fuses: replacing the first five feet of fencing attached to a home with noncombustible material.
- The First Five Feet: installing noncombustible landscaping in the first five feet around the perimeter of a house.
- Vents for Defense: screening vents with 1/8 inch noncombustible wire mesh or replacing vents with fire-resistant or ember-resistant vents.
- Cut the Clutter: Declutter under your deck to reduce the risk of ember ignition.
- Protect Home Base: Cover the bottom 6 inches of house siding with noncombustible material.
If I received a rebate in a previous year(s), can I do the same activity in 2026 that I did in the previous year(s) and still qualify?
No. You can participate in the 2026 General Rebate Program, but you will need to select a different eligible wildfire mitigation activity.
Do I have to do all six eligible wildfire mitigation activities to receive a rebate?
No, you can choose to do one of the eligible wildfire mitigation activities or you can do more than one.
Can or will additional wildfire mitigation actions be added to the eligibility list in 2026?
No. Additional wildfire mitigation actions will not be added to the list in 2026.
How do I identify if my vegetation is a juniper before I remove it?
There are various apps that can be downloaded on your smartphone to help you identify specific types of vegetation by taking a picture of the leaves. Additionally, you can use an internet search to find pictures of junipers.
If I replace my vents, what is a fire-resistant or ember-resistant vent?
Fire-resistant or ember-resistant vents are designed specifically with honeycombs or snake-like patterns inside of the vent to block the embers from entering the vent system. There is the same amount of air flow due to the unique technology behind the vent. These vents are tested, fire rated, and easily customizable to fit any shape within your home to secure every opening.
For the first five feet, do I need to complete the entire perimeter of the house, or can I complete just one or two sides?
Wildfire Partners encourages you to complete the entire perimeter given that doing one or two sides will not adequately protect the house in an ember shower.
Timeline
How do I apply for a rebate?
Please see the detailed instructions under How the Program Works section at the top of this webpage.
How long do I have to complete the eligible mitigation activities after my application is approved?
You have until 5:00pm MT on Oct. 29, 2026 to complete your wildfire mitigation activities and submit your claim documentation on the online portal.
What do I do after I complete the eligible wildfire mitigation activities?
- Log into your rebate program user account.
- Complete the claims information and upload all your before/after pictures and any receipts and/or invoices for verification and approval. *Please make certain that you take before pictures prior to starting the wildfire mitigation work.
- You will receive an email regarding the status of your rebate claim. Allow 2-4 weeks for verification and approval of your rebate claim. Check your junk/spam box if you don’t see it in your inbox.
What information and supporting documents will I need to submit to get my rebate?
All claims must include before and after pictures to receive a rebate.
Please make certain that you take before pictures prior to starting the wildfire mitigation work. Additionally, please submit any receipts and/or invoices for verification and approval. Upload all supporting documents to your rebate program user account.
How long does it take to receive my rebate?
After you upload all the required documentation and submit your claim, you will receive an email that your rebate claim has been verified and approved. You should receive your rebate in 8-10 weeks once your claim is approved.
I completed an eligibile mitigation activity prior to June 18, 2024. Can I apply for a rebate for this activity?
No, all eligible wildfire mitigation activities, including work performed and materials purchased, must have been purchased and performed after June 18, 2024 when the Rebate Program began.
Is there a deadline for applying for a rebate?
Yes, applications to the general rebate program must be submitted by 5:00pm MT on Oct. 8, 2026.
Please note that all work must be completed with documentation submitted on the online portal by 5:00pm MT on Oct. 29, 2026.
How Much?
What is the dollar amount of the rebate?
Eligible Boulder County residents may apply for and receive a rebate of up to $500 for labor and/or cash expenses to implement the eligible wildfire mitigation actions. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis until the monies are exhausted. At that time, applications will be closed.
How many rebates are available (or when will monies be exhausted)?
For 2026, we have a $1.625 million budget across our rebate programs. It is difficult to predict if or when this budget will be exhausted. Wildfire Partners will post to its website an announcement when available funds are close to being exhausted.
Is there a limit on the number of rebates that I can apply for and receive?
Yes, rebates are limited to one per household per Boulder County property.
Can I do more than one of the eligible wildfire mitigation activities and get a rebate for each activity?
Rebates are limited to one rebate (up to $500) per Boulder County household per Boulder County property.
You can do multiple, eligible wildfire mitigation activities on a property, but you will only receive one rebate of up to $500.
If you plan to do more than one of the eligible mitigation activities, you must submit them all on the same claim under one application. Please do not submit them as separate applications. For example, if you remove junipers at a cost of $250 and replace the first five feet of your fencing attached to your house with noncombustible materials at a cost of $400, you would receive a rebate of $500.
I want to participate in the program, but I cannot afford the upfront costs. Is assitance available?
Yes, special provisions can be made for eligible Boulder County residents who have financial need and cannot afford to pay for the up-front costs of mitigation contractors or associated materials and supplies.
Financial need is defined as falling below 80% of Boulder County’s Area Median Income (AMI) for the applicant’s household size.
When you apply to the rebate program, you can provide information to determine financial need. Once verified and approved, you will receive an email regarding disbursement of your rebate assistance.