Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia

TNRD FireSmart Homeowner Rebate (Electoral Areas)

Run by Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Limited fundsLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to 50% of costs to a maximum of $1,000; can cover contractor and material costs and/or the homeowner's own labour
Maximum
$1,000 per household
Who qualifies
Property owners in TNRD Electoral Areas only; properties in municipalities, First Nations or neighbouring regional districts are not eligible.
Where
Property owners in the rural electoral areas of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
Status
Limited funds. 2026 rebates available up to October 31, 2026, first-come first-served.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Do the wildfire mitigation work recommended in a free FireSmart home assessment within 30 metres of your home, then claim back part of the cost, including your own labour hours.

Requirements

  • Free FireSmart Home Assessment must be completed first
  • Work must follow the assessment's recommendations and be within 30 m of the home
  • Record personal hours and keep invoices or receipts for contractors and materials
  • A follow-up inspection by TNRD FireSmart staff is required before claiming

How to apply

  1. 1Request a free FireSmart Home Assessment online or by calling 250-377-8673
  2. 2Review the assessment report's recommendations
  3. 3Do the recommended work, logging your hours and keeping receipts on the rebate form provided
  4. 4Book a follow-up inspection with TNRD FireSmart staff
  5. 5Email the completed rebate application form to [email protected]

Timing and deadlines

First-come, first-served; the March 2026 release gave an April 1 to September 30, 2026 window, and the program page now says rebates are available up 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 See something out of date?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, “TNRD FireSmart Homeowner Rebate (Electoral Areas),” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/tnrd-firesmart-homeowner-rebate

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