BonFire

How it works

BonFire is a county-run wildfire mitigation program aimed at increasing awareness of wildfire risk in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) of Bonner County and helping property owners remove hazardous fuels. The county says the work is funded through federal grants, but only in specific locations within Bonner County. Property owners who receive help agree to maintain the improvements for ten years, or until the property changes owners.

What the money covers

The official page describes assistance for removing hazardous fuels, including:

• pruning and cutting brush
• thinning to increase tree spacing

The brochure also says the program gives property owners information they need to independently develop defensible space, harden the exterior of their home, and provide emergency access. The county’s wildfire brochure mentions the program is intended to help with property access and water supply planning as well.

Amounts and matching

The county does not state a dollar amount, reimbursement rate, or cost-share percentage on the official page.

How to apply

The page provides a Fire Mitigation Manager contact for more information. No formal application steps are stated on the page itself.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state a closing date, cycle, or deadline. It says the program is funded through federal grants in specific locations within Bonner County, so availability may depend on the grant boundary map.