New Dead Tree Rebate Program Helps Full-Time Homeowners Remove Wildfire Hazards Before Winter
Truckee Fire Protection District Offers Help Before End of Wildfire Season
Truckee, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2025) – The Truckee Fire Protection District (TFPD) has launched a new Dead Tree Fund to help residents tackle a major wildfire risk on their property. With wildfire season winding down and winter approaching, now is an ideal time for homeowners to take advantage of this program, which offers up to $2,000 to help cover dead tree removal costs.
Dead Tree Fund Details: This new program was launched in fall of 2025. It offers financial assistance for the removal of dead trees, up to 50% of the total removal cost, with a maximum rebate of $2,000. To qualify trees must be located on properties that are owner-occupied, single family primary residences. Applicants must also have a full access defensible space inspection from the past 12 months that specifically identifies all eligible dead tree(s). View the Dead Tree Fund Program Guidelines here. For property owners that have a dead tree and aren’t sure where to start, go to www.truckeefire.org/dspace and schedule a free in-person defensible space evaluation to meet onsite with a Truckee Fire staff member.
Other Measure T Programs Still Available:
Home Hardening Rebate: Up to 50% of project costs (maximum $2,000) for upgrades using non-combustible materials to protect homes from embers, radiant heat, and flames. Learn more: https://www.truckeefire.org/hardenyourhome.
Free Reflective Address Signs: Clear home addresses save critical time during emergencies. Get one free sign by scheduling a defensible space inspection (through October 24, 2025) or your community's Firewise Education Event.
For more information about Measure T programs, visit: www.truckeefire.org/wildfireprevention.
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About Truckee Fire:
Truckee Fire Protection District was established in 1894 and is overseen by a locally-elected board of directors. TFPD protects the lives, property and environment of residents and visitors to its 125 square-mile fire district in and around Truckee through fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention and wildfire preparedness. For more information about TFPD, call 530-582-7850 or visit truckeefire.org.
About Measure T
Passed overwhelmingly in 2021 by residents of Truckee and Donner Summit communities, Measure T established a dedicated local funding stream of $3.6 million annually for Truckee Fire Protection District. TFPD has used Measure T funds to implement and sustain a comprehensive suite of programs designed to reduce the threat and intensity of wildfire, including:
Large land and fuels reduction projects
Home Hardening Rebate Program
Free defensible space inspections
Free residential curbside green waste pick-up
Community wildfire prevention grant funding
Reflective Address Sign Program
Residential Dead Tree Fund
Critical infrastructure fuels reduction