Wildfire defensible space · Washington
KCD Wildfire Mitigation Cost-Share for Homeowners
Run by King Conservation District
- What you get
- 75% reimbursement of approved project cost (dollar cap not published)
- Who qualifies
- Property in the Wildland Urban Interface and assessed high wildfire risk; must have a Wildfire Risk Assessment from KCD, WA DNR or Eastside Fire and Rescue.
- Where
- Homeowners in wildland-urban interface areas of King Conservation District member jurisdictions with a high wildfire risk assessment.
- Status
- Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
- Type of payment
- Cost share
What you do
Do defensible-space and home-hardening work (vegetation removal, hardscaping, gutter/roof maintenance, vent screening, deck/skirting, flammable fence replacement, pruning) and get reimbursed.
Requirements
- Property in WUI (check WUI map)
- Area assessed high risk
- Wildfire Risk Assessment on file (Eastside Fire and Rescue service area: contact them for assessment)
- Project cost subject to KCD approval
- Hire a contractor or do the work yourself
- Individual Applicant Guide has full rules (not read)
How to apply
- 1Get a wildfire risk assessment (KCD, DNR or Eastside Fire and Rescue)
- 2Submit the Wildfire Mitigation Service Request form
- 3Get project cost approved
- 4Do the work yourself or hire a contractor
- 5Complete the project and be reimbursed
- 6Questions: 425-282-1900 or [email protected]
Timing and deadlines
not published
Sources
- https://kingcd.org/programs/better-forests/wildfire-mitigation/ (official page)
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