Silverton 2026 FireSmart Rebate Application
This application form is for residents within the Village of Silverton only.
Personal information is collected under the authority of section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of processing your RDCK FireSmart Rebate Application. Please note that your submission may form part of the public record and may be made publicly available. If you have any questions about the collection or use of your personal information, contact the Privacy Officer at 250-352-6665, foi@rdck.bc.ca, or Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4.
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Please note that completing eligible work does not guarantee funding. Rebate funding is limited and applications are processed on a first come, first served basis once complete. It is recommended to apply early and ensure your application includes: clearly marked receipts for exterior materials and contractor expenses, records of homeowner hours, and photos of completed work
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Name
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First Name
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Email
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Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Physical Address
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Street Address
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City
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Mailing Address - if different than above
Street Address
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City
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Work Plan
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Have you received FireSmart Rebate funding before for projects at this address?
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FireSmart Actions
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Roofing - Did you complete projects on the roof of your home (including eaves and gutters)?
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Yes
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Siding & Building Exterior - Did you complete projects on the siding/building exterior?
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Yes
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Windows & Doors - Did you complete projects on windows and doors?
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Yes
No
Balcony, Deck or Open Foundation - Did you complete projects on these areas?
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Immediate Zone - Did you complete recommended projects within 1.5 meters from your home?
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Intermediate Zone - Did you complete recommended projects between 1.5 to 10 meters from your home?
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Extended Zone - Did you complete recommended projects between 10 to 30 meters from your home?
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Roofing Activities - click here to add expenses
Roofing 1 - Install UL/ASTM fire rated roofing (ex. Metal, clay tile, asphalt shingles) when replacing existing wood roof or severely deteriorated roof.
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Roofing 1- Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Roofing 1 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Roofing 1 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Roofing 2 - Install non-combustible gutters when replacing vinyl or wood gutters
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Roofing 2 - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Roofing 2 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Roofing 2 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Roofing 3 - Remove needles, leaves and other combustible materials from roof and gutters - Max $500
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Roofing 3 - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Roofing 3 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Roofing 3 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically - the maximum eligible rebate amount is $500
Roofing 4 - Install closed eaves and/or non-combustible fire-rated vents or vents with 3 mm screening, excluding dryer vents
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Roofing 4 - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Roofing 4 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Roofing 4 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Total Roofing Section
This section total will calculate automatically
Siding/Building Exterior Activities - click here to add expenses
Siding 1 - Install non-combustible exterior siding material (fibre cement board, stucco, metals, brick/stone) and non-combustible fascia where gutters are present.
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Siding 1 - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Siding 1 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Siding 1 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Siding 2 - Correct all gaps, cracks, missing siding or holes where embers could accumulate, lodge or penetrate
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Siding 2 - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Siding 2 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Siding 2 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Siding 3 - Create 15 cm ground-to-siding non-combustible clearance
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Siding 3 - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Siding 3 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Siding 3 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Total Siding & Building Exterior Section Total
This section total will calculate automatically
Windows & Doors Activities - click here to add expenses
Window 1 - Replace single pane window glass with multi pane
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Window 1 - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Window 1 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Window 1 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Door 1 - Repair gaps in doors / garage doors where embers could accumulate or penetrate.
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Yes
No
Door 1 - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Door 1 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Door 1 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Total Windows & Doors Section
This section total will calculate automatically
Balcony, Deck, Porch or Open Foundation Activities - click here to add expenses
Deck 1 - Replace existing deck with non-combustible or fire-rated, solid (no gaps or cracks) deck surface and support construction.
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Deck 1 - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Deck 1 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Deck 1 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Deck 2 - Close up open deck structures or remove all combustibles below deck
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Yes
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Deck 2 - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Deck 2 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Deck 2 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Total Deck Section
This section total will calculate automatically
Immediate Zone Activities (0 to 1.5 meters) - click here to add expenses
Immediate 1 - Replace combustible surfaces with non-combustible surfaces
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Yes
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Immediate 1 - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Immediate 1 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Immediate Zone 1 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Immediate Zone 2 - Remove combustible debris, materials, fences or plants
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Yes
No
Immediate Zone 2 - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Immediate Zone 2 - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Immediate Zone 2 - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Total Immediate Section
This section total will calculate automatically
Intermediate Zone Activities (1.5 to 10 meters) - click here to add expenses
Adjacent Combustibles - Move woodpiles, building materials and all other combustibles into the Extended Zone or enclose in an approved outbuilding that meets FireSmart guidelines
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Adjacent Combustibles - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Adjacent Combustibles - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Adjacent Combustibles - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Outbuildings - Upgrade outbuildings to meet FireSmart guidelines or relocate outbuildings more than 10 meters from home
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Outbuildings - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Outbuildings - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Outbuildings - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Intermediate Trees - Remove coniferous trees from this zone or mitigate approved "leave tree" conifers (limb to 2 meters and ensure 3 meter crown spacing) and promote fire resistant deciduous varieties
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Yes
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Intermediate Trees - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Intermediate Trees - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Intermediate Trees - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Lawn - Cut and maintain grass to less than 10 cm - Max $250 applied on
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Yes
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Lawn - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Lawn - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Lawn - Total
This sum will calculate automatically - NOTE maximum of $250 rebate eligible
Intermediate Surface Vegetation - Remove flammable plants and excessive accumulations of debris such as mulch, dead branches and pine needles
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Intermediate Surface Vegetation - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Intermediate Surface Vegetation - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Intermediate Surface Vegetation - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Total Intermediate Section
This section total will calculate automatically
Extended Zone Activities (10 to 30 meters) - click here to add expenses
Extended Trees - Remove conifer tree branches within 2 meters of the ground or ⅓ of canopy, whichever is less and ensure 3 meter crown spacing
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Yes
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Extended Trees - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Extended Trees - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Extended Trees - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Extended Surface Vegetation - Remove surface vegetation and built up debris within 10-30 metres
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No
Extended Surface Vegetation - Contractor and Exterior Material Cost ($)
Expenses must be identified on receipts
Extended Surface Vegetation - Homeowner Hours
Enter number of hours
Extended Surface Vegetation - Total
This sum will calculate automatically
Total Extended Section
This section total will calculate automatically
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Supporting Documents
Total Application Investment Amount
Your application total will calculate automatically. Your total rebate amount will be confirmed when your application is processed.
Receipts for contracted labor and exterior materials
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Please highlight and total eligible expenses. Interior materials, consumables, and equipment are NOT eligible for rebate funding.
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Photos of completed projects
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