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There are a variety of funding opportunities for those affected by the Marshall Fire. See the information below to learn more!

City of Louisville
Marshall Fire Use Tax Credit Program– For Total Lost Homes
The City of Louisville offers a Use Tax Credit Program for residents who lost their homes in the Marshall Fire. Use Tax is collected on construction materials at the time of building permit issuance. The program is approved through December 31, 2024. A complete building permit must be submitted by this date to remain eligible for the credit.

 
Marshall Fire Use Tax Credit Program – For Smoke/Ash Damage
The City also offers a use tax credit for homeowners that suffered smoke or ash damage to their home from the Marshall Fire. Use tax is collected on construction materials at the time of building permit issuance. See the Construction Use Tax Rebuilding FAQ sheet for more information on the program.

 

Marshall Fire Accessory and Other Structures Tax Rebate

The City has extended its use tax exemption program for impacted properties to any accessory or other structure that requires a city-issued permit as part of the rebuild. Common accessory structures that will qualify include fences, storage sheds, retaining walls and solar panels.  This city use tax exemption is specifically for original owners that are rebuilding and that were underinsured.  If you have already received a building permit for any of the eligible accessory structures you can apply for a refund.  If you are applying for a new building permit for any of the eligible structures you will qualify for a credit when paying the building permit fees. 

Boulder County
Wildfire Partners Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Program - Ends October 31, 2024
A new wildfire mitigation rebate program is now available to all Boulder County residents. The program supports residents protecting their homes from wildfires with a rebate of up to $500. To learn more and apply, visit WildfirePartners.org/Rebate.

 
Community Foundation Boulder County Rebuild Grant
CFBC’s Rebuild Grant is $20,000 for eligible households. Households may qualify for additional funds based on income, dependents, and other factors. Apply via the IDF Disaster Recovery site.
Community Foundation Boulder County Housing Support
The CFBC Housing Support Program is for households facing ALE (additional living expenses) expiration with their insurance company within 60 days of submitting this application. Apply via the IDF Disaster Recovery site.

 
Community Foundation Boulder County Unmet Needs Grant
The CFBC Unmet Needs Grant provides financial support to fire-impacted community members with immediate fundamental needs as a result of significant loss initiated by the Marshall Fire event. Apply via the IDF Disaster Recovery site.

 
Boulder County Use Tax Rebate
The Boulder County Use Tax Rebate is intended to reimburse property owners who have chosen to rebuild their residence and have paid the County Use Tax through the permitting process. Apply via the IDF Disaster Recovery site.

 

State of Colorado
Sales Use Tax Exemption Wildfire Disaster Construction
A refundable exemption for the sales and use tax paid for construction and building materials used directly in rebuilding or repairing a qualified homeowner's qualified residential structure due to a declared wildfire disaster between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2022. Those who have destroyed or damaged homes related to the Marshall Fire may be eligible for this refund. If you are experiencing any issues or delays in receiving funds, please contact Kiana Freeman, the City's Recovery & Resilience Manager, at KFreeman@LouisvilleCO.gov for assistance.

 

Marshall Fire Permit Valuation Adjustment 

The City of Louisville and the State of Colorado now allow adjustments to permit valuations if the actual cost of construction was greater than originally estimated with your building permit, which may result in a larger State Use Tax refund.  The valuation only includes the cost of the rebuild of your primary home. It does not include costs for appliances, fences, landscaping, decks, sheds, or accessory structures. Additional City permit fees and City and County taxes may be due, however, the State Use Tax rebate could exceed the amount due.  Click on the link below for more information.    

Permit Valuation Adjustment Form
Colorado Energy Office Recovery Electrification Rebate
This rebate is for households impacted by disasters since 2018 for houses that were destroyed or damaged in areas of a state or federally declared disaster. Residents may qualify for up to $20,000 in rebates for the installation of certain electrical appliances. Apply via the IDF Disaster Recovery site.

 

Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy rebate eligibility changes
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission approved a one-year extension for the Xcel Marshall Fire Rebuild Rebates for those customers who lost their homes and are rebuilding. The new deadline for receipt of an approved permit will be June 30, 2025, for the mixed fuel rebate tiers; the deadline is specific to those rebuilding.