Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia

Castlegar FireSmart Wildfire Mitigation Rebate

Run by City of Castlegar (Castlegar FireSmart)

Limited fundsPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
50% cost share on materials and labour; minimum $500, maximum $2,500 per property; homeowner labour valued at $32/hour
Maximum
$2,500 per household
Who qualifies
Registered property owners within the City of Castlegar municipal boundary; vacant land and partly built homes are not eligible.
Where
Property owners within the City of Castlegar.
Status
Limited funds. 2026 program open until October 31, 2026, subject to funding.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Get a free FireSmart assessment, submit an action plan of the recommended work for pre-approval, complete it, then apply for a 50% cost-share rebate on materials and labour.

Requirements

  • Free FireSmart assessment by a Wildfire Mitigation Specialist
  • Action Plan listing the recommended actions you will do, with estimated or quoted costs, pre-approved by the specialist
  • No retroactive work; only actions in the approved plan
  • Receipts or invoices for materials and contractors (no exceptions for contractors); tools not eligible
  • Photos of completed work
  • Rebates subject to available funding

The plan or design it asks for

An Action Plan form listing each FireSmart action from your assessment (with its reference code), what you will do, and estimated materials, contractor and homeowner labour costs.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check City of Castlegar's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Request a free FireSmart assessment through the FireSmart BC platform
  2. 2Complete and submit the Step 2 Action Plan form for review
  3. 3Complete the approved FireSmart actions, tracking hours and keeping receipts
  4. 4Submit the completed form with actual costs, receipts and photos to [email protected] before October 31

Timing and deadlines

Program runs May 1 to October 31, 2026.

October 31, 2026

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Castlegar FireSmart Wildfire Mitigation Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/castlegar-firesmart-wildfire-mitigation-rebate

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