HB 26-1310

House Bill 26-1310, also known as the Wildfire Resiliency Grant Money bill, aims to provide financial assistance for homeowners to make their homes more resistant to wildfires. Starting in fiscal year 2027-28, the state will allocate funds from a specific wildfire mitigation fund to help low-income residents and those with disabilities or illnesses who cannot afford or do the necessary home improvements themselves. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official policy and funding can begin to be allocated as described once the specified fiscal year starts.

Official Summary

The bill requires the general assembly, starting in state fiscal year 2027-28, to appropriate certain amounts to the wildfire resilient homes grant program cash fund, which amounts must be based on the amount of money in the wildfire mitigation capacity development fund that is used to fund grants in the prior state fiscal year. In awarding home hardening grants through the wildfire resilient homes grant program, the division of fire prevention and control in the department of public safety is required to prioritize homeowners who are income qualified or who lack the ability to perform the home hardening work because of age, disability, or illness.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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