Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia
Bowen Island FireSmart Rebate
Run by Bowen Island Municipality (Bowen Island Fire Rescue)
- What you get
- Up to 50% of eligible costs, maximum $1,200
- Maximum
- $1,200 per household
- Who qualifies
- Residential property owners on Bowen Island.
- Where
- Residential property owners on Bowen Island.
- Status
- Open. Online application open.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
Get a FireSmart Home Ignition Zone assessment, then do the recommended work yourself or with contractors and apply online for a rebate.
Requirements
- FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Assessment before any work
- Only activities recommended in the assessment
- Before and after photos of each project
- Track hours on the FireSmart Work Hours Estimate Form
- Keep receipts; contractor receipts must be submitted
How to apply
- 1Schedule a FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Assessment
- 2Complete the recommended work
- 3Submit the online FireSmart Rebate Application with receipts, work hours form and photos
Sources
- https://bowenislandmunicipality.ca/services/bowen-island-fire-rescue/fire-safety-for-your-home/fire-smart/firesmart-rebate/ (official page)
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Bowen Island FireSmart Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/bowen-island-firesmart-rebate
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