Lane County Firewise Grant Incentive Program

How it works

Lane County’s Firewise Grant Incentive Program is a wildfire home-hardening grant for homeowners in rural Lane County. The county says it is administered by the Lane County Land Management Division’s Long Range Planning and Building programs and funded through Title III of the federal Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Program, Section 601 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.

The program is designed to help homes survive wildfires by supporting improvements based on current wildfire research. The county states that the program is not accepting new applications as of 2026. It also says all currently in-process grants must be completed by 2026-06-15 to qualify for reimbursements.

What the money covers

The page says grant incentives can help homeowners with improvements that reduce wildfire risk around the home and property. The county says each incentive is based on wildfire research and that the work should greatly reduce the chance of burning during a wildfire.

The page specifically mentions:

• Defensible space work and vegetation management.
• Driveway access clearing for emergency vehicle access.
• Other Firewise-related home hardening items referenced in county materials, including roof, siding, window, door, spark arrestor, and vent/opening protection incentives.

Amounts and matching

The county says up to $15,500 in grant funding is available per qualifying property.

The incentives page states these specific examples:

• Defensible space development: $500 up to $2,000 when site conditions require a larger defensible space.
• Driveway access: up to $200.

The county’s historical program materials also describe these reimbursement levels:

• 80% reimbursement up to $4,000 for a Class-A roof.
• 80% reimbursement up to $4,000 for noncombustible siding.
• 80% reimbursement up to $1,500 for fire-resistant windows/skylights.
• 80% reimbursement up to $300 for noncombustible exterior doors.
• $100 for spark arrestors.
• $100 for mesh screening on vents or deck openings.
• Up to $1,000 for landscaping improvements.

The page says funding is not guaranteed until after the intake home assessment and full application authorization.

How to apply

The county says eligibility starts with an intake home assessment and a fully authorized application. Reimbursement requires a paid-in-full invoice showing a $0 balance and line items describing the completed work. The county also says it does not reimburse work completed before the grant is fully authorized.

Timing and deadlines

• New applications are not being accepted as of 2026.
• All currently in-process grants must be completed by 2026-06-15 to qualify for reimbursement.
• The county says funding is only confirmed after the intake assessment and full authorization.