Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia

West Kelowna FireSmart Grant Program

Run by City of West Kelowna

Status not postedLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to 50% of the cost of eligible activities, no more than $500 per property
Maximum
$500 per household
Who qualifies
Residents, community associations and strata properties in West Kelowna or Westbank First Nation.
Where
Residents, community associations and stratas in West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Book a free FireSmart home assessment, complete one or more recommended activities around your home, and apply with before-and-after photos and receipts for a grant toward the cost.

Requirements

  • Work must be identified in a free FireSmart Home Assessment (a self-assessment alone does not qualify)
  • Work must be completed within the campaign period
  • Priority for work in the Immediate and Intermediate zones (0-10 m from the home) and for higher-risk neighbourhoods next to forest
  • Before and after photos from the same direction, receipts, and a FireSmart work hours form
  • A site visit is required before grant approval
  • Grants are considered only after all work is finished; number of grants is limited

How to apply

  1. 1Book a free 30-60 minute FireSmart Home Assessment at firesmartbcplatform.ca
  2. 2Complete one or more recommended activities yourself or with a professional, taking before and after photos
  3. 3Fill in the 2026 Grant Application Package and attach photos, receipts and the work hours form
  4. 4Email it to [email protected] with the subject 'Last Name 2026 FireSmart Application'

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “West Kelowna FireSmart Grant Program,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/west-kelowna-firesmart-grant

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