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Wildfire Program
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
Spokane Conservation District
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Forest, Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
Wildfire preparedness and risk reduction landscaping practices.
Overview
Description:
Experience and research has revealed that embers and small flames are the leading cause to home ignition in wildfires. Embers are burning pieces of airborne wood and/or vegetation that can be carried more than a mile through the wind and can cause spot fires and ignite homes, debris and other objects.
The Home Ignition Zone Cost-Share Program is designed to help homeowners prepare for and minimize the risk of wildfire damage to their homes. SCD’s Home Ignition Zone program focuses specifically on the area within 0–5 feet from the home and/or structure and is limited homeowners who live adjacent to forest land or other undeveloped, natural areas.
Each Home Ignition Zone project will begin with a visit from an SCD Forester. The SCD Forester will perform an evaluation of wildfire hazard risks within the home ignition zone. During the HIZ contract development all wildfire risks will be prioritized, and practices should be installed in the order of highest risk.
Eligibility:
None required
Financial benefit:
SCD provides 75% cost-share for projects up to $7,500 ($5,625 max district input). Homeowners are required to contribute 25% of the total project cost with cash or in-kind donations of labor, materials or equipment.
SCD is provided 30 days to pay a properly completed reimbursement invoice. In most cases, reimbursement requests are paid within 10 days of receipt.
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
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