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This application is for residents of Wildfire Zone 1 only. If you live in the eastern plains of unincorporated Boulder County (Wildfire Zone 2), you are not eligible to apply.

In May 2022, we did launch a Wildfire Partners “Plains Pilot Project” for residents of Wildfire Zone 2. However, the application period for this pilot project closed on June 30, 2022. We are not accepting any additional applications for this pilot project.

Applications are reviewed regularly. Upon approval of your application, you will receive an email with a link to submit a waiver. Assessments will not be scheduled until the waiver has been received.

Building Permits:

Homeowners in the wildfire zone who are applying for a building permit with Boulder County Land Use are subject to wildfire mitigation requirements. Those who choose the Wildfire Partners path for their project must submit an online application to the program. Contractors cannot apply on behalf of homeowners. All building permit fees apply and must be paid through Boulder County Community Planning and Permits Department. These fees cannot be waived by Wildfire Partners.

Short Term Rentals:

Homeowners applying for a Short Term Rental license are required to have completed a Wildfire Partners assessment. If you’ve received an assessment or certification since 2014 through Wildfire Partners, no further action is needed. Your assessment and/or certificate will be accepted. Those applying for a STR (primary residence or secondary residence) must have completed a Wildfire Partners assessment to be approved. Those applying for a Vacation Rental must be certified through Wildfire Partners. See the Boulder County website for more information about updated licensing requirements for short term rentals. For questions about short term rental license, email strlicensing@bouldercounty.org.

Financial Awards:

Program participants may be eligible for financial assistance if they meet program requirements and grant funding is available. New homes built as part of a building permit are not eligible. If you are accepted into the program, you will receive details on your eligibility for a financial award with your assessment report. All financial awards are limited to forestry work performed by Wildfire Partners forestry contractors.

The standard award is 50% of the contractor’s cost. The maximum award Wildfire Partners will pay is $2,000. Participants with limited incomes can apply for a need-based award that covers additional costs. For more information, please click here.

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Step 1 of 3 - Contact Information

Primary Homeowner First Name*

Primary Homeowner Last Name*

Address to be Mitigated*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Contact Phone Number:*

Email*

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Mailing Address (if different than property to be mitigated)

City

State

ZIP

Do you own the home to be mitigated? (renters are not eligible to apply)*

Residency type of home to be mitigated:*

Is your home located in Wildfire Zone 1 - unincorporated western Boulder County, west of Highway 36/Highway 93, including the towns of Nederland, Ward, and Lyons?*

View map of Zone 1 at https://boco.org/wildfire-zone-map. City of Boulder residents are not eligible.

Do you agree to participate in an individual home assessment?*

Homeowners who join Wildfire Partners must participate in person at their assessment with a Wildfire Mitigation Specialist. The assessment (2-3 hours) identifies the strengths and weaknesses around your home. We then recommend actions to take in order to reduce your risk, including marking trees with paint for removal.

Do you agree to sign the Wildfire Partners program liability waiver? We can not schedule your initial assessment until we receive the liability waiver.*

Commitment: Preparing for wildfires is an on-going, long-term effort that requires maintenance and upkeep. Do you commit to implementing mitigation measures for the duration of your time in your home?*

Other Information: Is there anything else you'd like us to know in consideration of your application?

Roof and Siding: Do you have a wood shake roof or wood shake siding?*

If you have wood shake siding or roofing, are you willing to replace your roof and siding as part of Wildfire Partners?*

Defensible Space Contractor: Are you willing to consider hiring a Wildfire Partners Forestry Contractor to perform defensible space work on your property if Wildfire Partners agrees to pay a portion of these costs?*

View the list of Wildfire Partners Forestry Contractors at www.wildfirepartners.org/forestry-and-home-contractors/

Short Term Rental: If you are applying to Wildfire Partners to get licensed for a short-term rental, please specific the type:*

Building Permit: Are you applying to Wildfire Partners because you are putting in for a building permit from the Boulder County Community Planning & Permitting Department?*

Mitigation Specialist: If you are applying for a building permit, please select which Wildfire Mitigation Specialist you talked with.*

Willingness to Pay: Wildfire mitigation is an ongoing process that requires a commitment from the home owner, both in terms of money and manual work performed. How much money are you willing to spend on performing mitigation work?*

Willingness to Work: How much wildfire mitigation work are you willing to perform on your property? Only include the amount of time you are willing to work. Do not include any out-of-pocket, cash expenses.*

How did you hear about Wildfire Partners?*

By clicking the button below, I/we affirm my desire to participate in the Wildfire Partners program. If I am married, I acknowledge that my spouse affirms the desire to participate in the program as well. While the purpose of the Wildfire Mitigation Assessment is to reduce the risk of fire damage to your home and property, following the recommendations in the Wildfire Partners assessment does not guarantee prevention of such damage. Wildfire mitigation work around your home can give firefighters the best chance to defend and protect your property from wildfires, and can also substantially increase your safety and reduce risk to life and property. However, wildfire is unpredictable and can be impossible to stop or control, regardless of what mitigation efforts you have taken. Wildfire Partners makes no warranties, guarantees or representations of any kind with respect to the effectiveness of any mitigation efforts you undertake in connection with your participation in the Wildfire Partners program. By checking the box below, you affirm that your responses to the questions contained in this application are accurate and true.*

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