Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia
RDCO FireSmart Rebate (Central Okanagan East and West)
Run by Regional District of Central Okanagan
- What you get
- 50% of labour and supply costs, up to $1,000 (2025 program)
- Maximum
- $1,000 per household
- Who qualifies
- Property owners in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas (not the cities).
- Where
- Property owners in the Central Okanagan East and West electoral areas.
- Status
- Waitlist. RDCO is working through last year's waitlist; residents can join the 2026 waitlist by email.
- Type of payment
- Rebate
What you do
After a free FireSmart property assessment, carry out the recommendations, such as cleaning gutters, removing cedar and juniper hedges, pruning tree branches or replacing combustible roofing and siding, for a rebate.
Requirements
- A free FireSmart property assessment is required first
- Work must follow the assessment recommendations
- Limited number of assessments and rebates each year, subject to provincial CRI funding
How to apply
- 1Email [email protected] to add your name to this year's waitlist
- 2Staff contact you when an assessment appointment is available
- 3Carry out the recommended work to qualify for a rebate
Sources
- https://www.rdco.com/firesmart (official page)
- https://www.rdco.com/news/posts/firesmart-rebates-and-actions-in-central-okanagan-create-safer-neighbourhoods/
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “RDCO FireSmart Rebate (Central Okanagan East and West),” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/rdco-firesmart-rebate
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