Wildfire defensible space · Colorado

Douglas County Wildfire Mitigation Cost-Share

Run by Douglas County Government

SeasonalPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
50% match up to $25,000 per homeowner; community projects up to $50,000; community chipping up to $7,500
Maximum
$25,000 per household
Who qualifies
Douglas County homeowners; priority to Wildland Urban Interface; neighbors encouraged to apply together.
Where
Douglas County homeowners, with priority to the Wildland Urban Interface.
Status
Seasonal. 2026 window Apr 13 to May 13 closed; second period expected late 2026.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Hire an approved contractor for defensible space and hazard reduction work on your property.

Requirements

  • Detailed scope of work
  • Two estimates from the county approved contractor list
  • Site map of work area

The plan or design it asks for

Scope of work, two contractor estimates, and a site map showing where work will occur.

Native plant lists for the area: Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Aurora

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Douglas County's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Watch for the application window on the county website
  2. 2Submit scope, two estimates and site map
  3. 3Await award before starting work

Timing and deadlines

not published

Next window not confirmed

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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