Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia

Central Saanich FireSmart Rebate and Free Chipping

Run by District of Central Saanich (Central Saanich Fire)

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to $1,000 in rebates for every $2,000 spent on approved mitigation work; free curbside chipping events June to September
Maximum
$1,000 per household
Who qualifies
Homes in Central Saanich and the Tsawout and Tsartlip First Nations.
Where
Homes in the District of Central Saanich and the Tsawout and Tsartlip First Nations.
Status
Open. Assessments and rebates offered; 2026 chipping season ran June to September.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Get a free Wildfire Mitigation Assessment and do the approved recommendations for a rebate, and register for free curbside chipping of branches and woody debris on your zone's date.

Requirements

  • Free Wildfire Mitigation Program Home Assessment by the District's FireSmart Coordinator first
  • Rebates only for approved mitigation from the assessment recommendations
  • Chipping: register ahead; residents in the designated zone for each date; highly flammable yard waste such as branches and woody debris

How to apply

  1. 1Book a free assessment through the District's online calendar
  2. 2Complete approved mitigation work and apply for the rebate
  3. 3For chipping, view zones and dates and register on the District's chipping form

Timing and deadlines

Chipping events run June to September.

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Central Saanich FireSmart Rebate and Free Chipping,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/central-saanich-firesmart-rebate-chipping

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