Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Wildfire Assistance Program

How it works

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) says it has received federal funding to improve defensible space and reduce hazardous wildland fuels in East Washoe Valley. Instead of reimbursing homeowners, the district is directly offering free wildland fuels reduction services to eligible home and property owners.

What the service covers

The page describes the work as wildland fuels reduction aimed at improving defensible space and reducing hazardous wildland fuels. It does not list specific treatment methods, square footage targets, or materials covered.

Amounts and matching

• The service is free to qualifying property owners.
• No homeowner match, reimbursement cap, or dollar maximum is stated on the page.

Geographic scope

The program is limited to home and property owners on the east side of Washoe Lake in East Washoe Valley.

Timing and deadlines

TMFPD says the program runs over the next 5 years from the December 27, 2024 announcement. The page does not provide a formal application deadline or closing date.

How to get started

The district instructs residents to call and schedule a Defensible Space Survey with a TMFPD inspector before any work is performed. The survey is intended to help homeowners understand their residential wildland fire risk.

Contact information

• 775.326.6000
• 775.722.8992