Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia

Penticton FireSmart Rebate Program

Run by City of Penticton (Penticton Fire Department)

Limited fundsLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
50% of total eligible costs, up to $1,000 per property; labour valued at $32/hour
Maximum
$1,000 per household
Who qualifies
City of Penticton homeowners; strata organizations are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Where
Homeowners and stratas in the City of Penticton.
Status
Limited funds. 2026 application available; rebates limited and first-come first-served, details may change with funding.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Get a free Wildfire Mitigation Program assessment, complete the recommended FireSmart work starting closest to your home, and send in a rebate application after a follow-up check.

Requirements

  • Free Wildfire Mitigation Program assessment by a qualified specialist first
  • Claimed costs must relate directly to the assessment recommendations
  • Immediate (0-1.5 m) and Intermediate (1.5-10 m) zone work must be done first
  • Eligible costs include your labour at $32/hour, contractor fees, materials and disposal or dump fees
  • A follow-up assessment verifies the work
  • Limited rebates, first-come first-served

How to apply

  1. 1Request a free assessment through the FireSmart BC platform
  2. 2Complete the recommended FireSmart actions
  3. 3Book a follow-up assessment to verify the work
  4. 4Download the 2026 rebate application and email it with supporting documents to [email protected]

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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

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