Wildfire defensible space · Nevada

NTCD Fire Defensible Space Rebate Program

Run by Nevada Tahoe Conservation District with Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Reimbursement of up to 50% of completed defensible space work, up to $5,000
Maximum
$5,000 per household
Who qualifies
Homeowners in the five listed Tahoe neighborhoods with defensible space violations noted on a TDFPD inspection
Where
Homeowners in Upper Kingsbury, Zephyr Cove, Zephyr Heights, Zephyr Knolls and Marla Bay with a defensible space violation.
Status
Open. Application deadline, remaining funding and end date not published.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Fix defensible space violations found on a TDFPD inspection (pay a contractor), then get reimbursed

Requirements

  • Only defensible space violations from the TDFPD inspection are covered; home hardening, replacement planting, revegetation, unrelated tree trimming, beautification excluded
  • Do not start work before pre-approval
  • At least three quotes per contractor with Competitive Bid Certification Form
  • Written contract or acceptable quote (itemized work, date, signatures, address)
  • Pay contractors before requesting reimbursement
  • Before/after photos uploaded
  • Rebate Submission Checklist
  • Pass final TDFPD inspection
  • Complete work within 90 days of executed agreement

How to apply

  1. 1Schedule a Fire Defensible Space Inspection with TDFPD at TahoeFire.org or 775-588-3591
  2. 2Use the inspector's code to log in to the online portal, review violations, complete pre-application; sign and return Rebate Agreement to [email protected]
  3. 3Wait for pre-approval before any work
  4. 4Get three quotes and a written contract
  5. 5Do the work, pay contractor, photograph the mitigated violations and upload
  6. 6Submit Rebate Submission Checklist and documents, pass final inspection
  7. 7NTCD approves documentation and reimbursement is processed

Timing and deadlines

90 days to finish work; reimbursement 1-2 months after approval

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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