Colorado Wildfire Mitigation Funding & Incentives for Homeowners

Wildfire risk is real in Colorado’s wildland-urban interface. The good news? Homeowners can access several funding programs and tax incentives to help reduce through-home fire risk — and Fireline Goats is here to help you leverage them.

Income Tax Incentives

  • Wind & Wildfire Home Protection Mitigation Program

    This statewide funding initiative offers two paths:

    Up to $30,000 in support (a mix of grant + forgivable or traditional loan) depending on income and reconstruction needs.

    A $5,000 grant-only option for mitigation work (no income requirement).
    Eligible projects include upgraded windows, fire-resistant vents, noncombustible decking & fencing, gutter guards, and more.

    📌 Apply via the state’s Housing Recovery Program or mitigation-only application.

  • Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) Grants

    Run by the Colorado State Forest Service, this competitive program supports community-scale forest health and wildfire risk mitigation projects.


    For example, the 2025 application window is Aug 1 – Oct 9.

  • Colorado Wildfire Mitigation Income Tax Credit / Subtraction

    For tax years 2023–2027, qualifying landowners may claim an income tax credit for actual, out-of-pocket wildfire mitigation expenses.

    In previous years, a subtraction (deduction) was allowed.

    Note: grant-funded costs are not eligible for the credit/subtraction.

    To claim, file DR 0104CR (credit) or DR 0104AD (subtraction) with supporting receipts.

  • Local & County Programs

    Many counties, cities, and HOAs within Colorado also offer cost-share, rebates, or assessment funding for mitigation efforts. Examples include:

    Boulder County’s Wildfire Partners rebate program (up to $500)

    Delta County’s Wildfire Ready Home cost-share

    City or HOA-level mitigation funding in WUI zones

How Fireline Goats Can Help

When you partner with Fireline Goats for your wildfire mitigation work (brush clearance, vegetation removal, defensible space creation), here’s how we help you maximize the benefit:

  • We can help assess your eligibility for state and local programs

  • We provide detailed invoices and scope-of-work documentation you’ll need for grant or tax filings

  • We coordinate with local agencies or foresters to fit your project within program guidelines

  • We execute mitigation efficiently, safely, and in compliance with mitigation program standards

Site Evaluation

Steps to Access Funding

  • Look at income limits, location (WUI zones), and program requirements

  • Decide whether to go for grant-only or combination funding

  • Many programs open seasonal windows or have caps

  • Once approved, complete the work per program specs

  • When applicable, submit receipts and required Colorado tax schedules

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Pro Tip: Be proactive. Many mitigation grants and tax credits have limited funds and strict deadlines. The sooner you apply and begin work, the more likely you’ll secure support.