Home Ignition Zone Mitigation Assistance Program (HIZ MAP) Now Open!
Wildfire risk is a reality for those of us living in the wildland-urban interface, and now there's a new program designed to help you protect your home.
Larimer County and the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed are excited to announce the launch of the Home Ignition Zone Mitigation Assistance Program (HIZ MAP), part of the Red Feather Lakes Area Wildfire Defense Project. HIZ MAP is now live as of June 1, 2026, and is available to qualifying private properties and property owners in the following communities:
• Cherokee Meadows
• Crystal Lakes
• Glacier View
• Poudre Canyon
Click here to view a map of eligible properties >>
About the HIZ MAP
The Home Ignition Zone Mitigation Assistance Program (HIZ MAP) is a structured program that helps eligible homeowners reduce their wildfire risk through defensible space and vegetation management work on their property. The program covers contractor coordination and implementation of property-specific work, developed in partnership with you.
1. Schedule & Complete a Free Home Ignition Zone Assessment
Contact your local fire protection district to schedule a free assessment:
• Cherokee Meadows: Livermore Fire — livermorefireco.gov
• Poudre Canyon: Poudre Canyon Fire Protection District — poudrecanyonfiredistrict.org
• Crystal Lakes: Crystal Lakes Fire Protection District — crystallakesfireco.gov
• Glacier View: Email gvfpd.faca@gmail.com to schedule
2. Determine Eligibility for HIZ MAP
Your property must be privately owned, located within one of the participating communities, and have a completed Home Ignition Zone Assessment. Primary residences, secondary/seasonal homes, and renter-occupied properties may all qualify.
3. Apply to HIZ MAP
Once your assessment is complete, apply to the HIZ MAP program. Eligible community members can receive up to $4,000 worth of work for wildfire mitigation on qualifying properties within the project areas.
Please note: Applying does not guarantee assistance. This program supports defensible space and vegetation management work, but does not cover home-hardening improvements such as roofing, vents, or gutters.
Questions? Contact Kea Klug, HIZ Program Specialist, Larimer County Conservation Corps: Klugkj@larimer.org
Learn more and view the full program details at: www.poudrewatershed.org/hizmap
HIZ MAP Webinar - June 8, 6-8pm
Learn more about the Home Ignition Zone Mitigation Assistance Program (HIZ MAP) during this informational webinar. The webinar will provide an overview of the program, rules regarding eligibility, the application process, property prioritization considerations, and what selected property owners can expect if they receive assistance. We will also walk through the application portal and answer common questions. Eligible property owners in the Red Feather Lakes Area Wildfire Defense Project communities are encouraged to attend.
REGISTER HERE >>