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South Metro Denver Wildfire Resource Guide (2026)
This guide is designed for homeowners in South Metro Denver, including Littleton, Englewood,
Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, and surrounding Front Range communities. It summarizes
local, state, and community resources available to help reduce wildfire risk and access funding.
Statewide Funding & Assistance
• Wildfire Resilient Homes Grant Program – Grants for home hardening and defensible space
improvements (roofing, siding, landscaping). Priority for income-qualified homeowners, seniors, and
those with physical limitations.
• Colorado Expanded Wildfire Mitigation Tax Credit – Tax credits for vegetation management, tree
thinning, and removal of beetle-killed trees.
• Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) – Firewise USA®, grants, technical assistance, and mitigation
planning: https://csfs.colostate.edu/wildfire-mitigation/
Local Fire District Resources
• South Metro Fire Rescue – Free home risk assessments, defensible space guidance, and community
programs: https://www.southmetro.org/
• Highlands Ranch Metro District – Open space mitigation and homeowner coordination: https://www.hi
ghlandsranch.org/explore/open-space-trails/open-space-information-center/wildland-fire-risk-managem
ent
• West Metro Fire Rescue – Ready, Set, Go! wildfire action plans and Firewise support:
https://www.westmetrofire.org/ready-set-go
Community & Neighborhood Resources
• Firewise USA® Communities – Neighborhood-level education, grants, and risk reduction recognition.
• Local Chipper Days & Mitigation Events – Check county and fire district announcements.
• HOA & Metro District Contributions – Some communities offer shared or reimbursable mitigation
funding.
Next Steps for Homeowners
1. Schedule a free home wildfire risk assessment. 2. Identify eligible grants or tax credits. 3. Coordinate
mitigation efforts with neighbors or HOAs. 4. Keep defensible space and structure hardening
maintained annually.
This guide is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional wildfire mitigation or legal
advice.
