Wildfire defensible space · Alberta

Wood Buffalo FireSmart Home Rebate Program

Run by Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

SeasonalLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Roof replacement or upgrade up to $2,000; deck upgrade up to $1,000; window upgrade up to $1,000; fence/gate upgrade up to $1,000; siding upgrade up to $4,000; one rebate per address and per homeowner
Maximum
$4,000 per household
Who qualifies
Homeowners anywhere in the region who have had a FireSmart Home Assessment; new home construction qualifies for siding or decking upgrades.
Where
Homeowners in all communities of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Status
Seasonal. Closed for the season; reopens spring 2027.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

After a free FireSmart home assessment, replace materials flagged as not acceptable, such as wooden fences or gates attached to the home, wood decking, roofing, windows or siding, with fire-resistant options.

Requirements

  • Free FireSmart Home Assessment first; the item must be listed as not acceptable in the report
  • Upgrade to a fire-resistant material
  • Submit receipts and pass a follow-up inspection
  • One rebate per address and one per homeowner; first-come first-served until funds run out

How to apply

  1. 1Request a free FireSmart Home Assessment at rmwb.ca/FireSmart or through Pulse (780-743-7000)
  2. 2Plan and complete the upgrade
  3. 3Email receipts to [email protected] and book the follow-up inspection
  4. 4Pick up your rebate cheque at Firehall 5 (200 Saprae Creek Trail)

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Wood Buffalo FireSmart Home Rebate Program,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/alberta/wood-buffalo-firesmart-home-rebate