Gallatin County Wildfire Mitigation Program / Cost-Share Funding

How it works

Gallatin County launched this wildfire mitigation program in late 2022 to help residents reduce wildfire risk on their properties. The county says it provides guidance on steps homeowners can take and is also seeking cost-share funding to help cover mitigation costs.

What the money covers

The county states that it may enter into cost-share funding for work done on your property, but it excludes work on the physical buildings. The page does not list a full itemized scope of covered work, but it does say recommended work may include homeowner-completed tasks, contractor work, and mitigation activities identified through the county’s assessment process.

Amounts and matching

When contractors are used and cost-share programs are available, the property owner typically pays their portion in cash and the rest is reimbursed by the county. The county describes this as typically a 60% grant and 40% landowner cost share. Elsewhere on the county’s mitigation activities page, it says county programs will typically require a 40% match from landowners.

How to apply

Homeowners begin with a Home Risk Assessment request. After the assessment, the county emails a wildfire risk rating and may discuss available funding if the homeowner expressed interest. The county says available options and funding will be discussed when the assessment is completed.

Timing and deadlines

The program is ongoing, but the county says demand is high and early contact plus a longer-range implementation plan is important. The county also says anyone entering into a mitigation project will be required to follow the treatment plan for a 10-year period.