FireSmart

Rebate Program

*Please note: The deadline for rebates if you

have already had a home assessment

completed is January 31, 2022. The program

is grant funded and the RDCK has a grant

application submitted to continue the rebate

program in 2022. Check back in May 2022 to

find out about the 2022 FireSmart Rebate Program. 

• 4 Steps to Receiving a $500 Rebate

• FAQ
• Work/Hours Estimate Form

Home Partners Program

*Please note: This program is closed for 2021

and will re-open in May 2022.

• Book a Free Home Assessment

• Learn More

Neighbourhood Recognition Program

*Please note: This program is closed to new

applicants for 2021 and will re-open in May 2022.

For neighbourhoods currently participating in the program, the deadline to apply for recognition is December 31, 2021. 

• Learn More
• Neighbourhood FireSmart Grant Program

FireSmart Resource Library

Wildfire Mitigation Program Contact

Through the RDCK FireSmart Rebate Program you can earn up to $500 for taking action to mitigate wildfire risk around your home and property. 

*Please note: The deadline for rebates if you have already had a home assessment completed is January 31, 2022. The program is grant funded and the RDCK has a grant application submitted to continue the rebate program in 2022. 

Check back in May 2022 to find out about the 2022 FireSmart Rebate Program. .

4 steps to earning the rebate.

3

Submit your photos and receipts.

4 

Receive a $500 rebate.

• Detailed step by step process for receiving the rebate 

• Work/Hours Estimate form for rebate

Schedule a FREE FireSmart home assessement:

*Please note: This program is closed for 2021 and will re-open in May 2022.

• Register online

• Alternatively, call 250-352-1539    

• Complete 360 assessment of your property.

• Detailed customized report with a list of mitigation actions designed to measurably reduce the wildfire risk to your property.

• Receive a Firesmart Certificate upon successful completion of mitigation actions and an on-site follow up.You can choose to share your mitigation certificate with insurance providers to potentially reduce rates or maintain coverage, or with your Realtor to assist in selling your home.

• The RDCK and FireSmart Canada only share details of the assessment with you.

• For more information go to: FIRESMARTHOMEPARTNERS.CA

When neighbours get together to FireSmart the whole community, they can reduce the risks for everyone.

The neighbourhood Recognition Program helps neighbours to organize and reduce the risk of wildfire damage for their whole community.

The Local FireSmart Representative administers the program, supports and assists the communities in reducing wildfire risks.

For more information on Firesmart Neighbourhood: FIRESMARTCANADA.CA

*Please note: This program is closed to new applicants for 2021 and will re-open in May 2022. For neighbourhoods currently participating in the program, the deadline to apply for recognition is December 31, 2021. 

• A Local FireSmart Representative from the RDCK will provide wildfire hazard reduction information based on an overall assessment of your community.

• With the assistance of the Local FireSmart Representative, you and your neighbours form a cooperating network and make a plan to mitigate the wildfire hazards around you.

• You and your neighbours work together to implement local mitigation solutions.

• Firesmart Canada recognizes your community efforts and grants your community Firesmart status.