Mountain homeowners in Larimer County’s Red Feather Lakes area just got a new lifeline in the fight against wildfire risk, with the launch of a targeted mitigation program that can cover thousands of dollars in work on private property.
The Home Ignition Zone Mitigation Assistance Program (HIZ MAP) is now open to eligible parcels, offering contractor-coordinated defensible-space projects for residents in participating mountain communities. Homeowners are being invited to apply and to schedule Home Ignition Zone assessments with their local fire districts.
Larimer County announced the rollout on its official Facebook page this Thursday, noting that HIZ MAP is part of the broader Red Feather Lakes Area Wildfire Defense Project. The county outlines which mountain communities are eligible and shares application details for homeowners who want in.
What the Program Covers
The Home Ignition Zone Mitigation Assistance Program will pay for prioritized defensible-space and vegetation-management work on qualifying properties, covering up to $4,000 in contractor-implemented mitigation per parcel. According to the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed, the funding is aimed squarely at fuel reduction and does not cover structural home-hardening upgrades such as roofs, vents, or gutters. Once a property is selected, a program specialist works with the owner to lock in the final scope of work before any crews show up…