Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia

Nelson FireSmart Rebate Program

Run by City of Nelson (Nelson Fire & Rescue Services)

Limited fundsLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
50% of the total cost of eligible activities, up to a maximum set each year; zero-cost mitigation services for seniors over 65 and people with limited mobility
Who qualifies
Homeowners within Nelson city limits (outside the city, see the RDCK).
Where
Homeowners within Nelson city limits.
Status
Limited funds. Rebates offered while annual funding lasts.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Get a free FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Assessment, complete the recommended projects yourself or with contractors, and receive a rebate after a follow-up assessment.

Requirements

  • FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Assessment with recommendations first
  • Follow-up assessment before the rebate is issued
  • Funding limited, first-come first-served; some restrictions apply

How to apply

  1. 1Book a free assessment ([email protected] or 250-352-8116)
  2. 2Complete some or all recommended projects
  3. 3Request the follow-up assessment; rebate issued afterward

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Nelson FireSmart Rebate Program,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/nelson-firesmart-rebate

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