Douglas County Hazard Mitigation Plan / 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

How it works

Douglas County says its Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is the county’s blueprint for reducing long-term risk from natural hazards, and that the 2026 update will refresh hazard profiles, reassess vulnerable facilities and populations, and update and prioritize a fundable project list. The county says the plan supports projects that protect people, homes, infrastructure, and the economy before disasters happen.

What the money covers

This is not a direct homeowner payment program. The official page describes a planning effort that supports future risk-reduction projects and keeps Douglas County and partner jurisdictions eligible for state and federal mitigation funding.

Covered hazards and projects

The county explicitly lists wildfire among the hazards covered in the update. The county’s hazard mitigation plan materials also include wildfire-related project categories such as defensible spaces and buffer zones and wildfire structural retrofit.

Timing and deadlines

The county says hazard mitigation plans must be updated at least every five years, and that the prior plan was last updated in 2020. The 2026 update page is currently active and seeking community input.

How to apply

The county is asking residents to participate by sharing feedback for the plan update. The page does not describe a homeowner application process for money or services.