Eagle County pairs free REALFire® home assessments (which also connect residents with mitigation funding) with a real regulatory hook: a Wildfire Hazard Rating is required for all new builds and projects that change square footage or alter an exterior. Moderate or higher ratings trigger required wildfire inspections and a $200 permit fee (roofing excluded).

Permit trigger	Wildfire Hazard Ratings are required for all new residential/commercial builds and projects changing square footage or altering an exterior. Ratings run low to extremely high based on vegetation, water access, ingress/egress, power lines, and construction materials.
Moderate+ rating	Wildfire inspections are required and a $200 permit fee applies (excludes roofing permits). Schedule via (970) 328-8816 / katie.jenkins@eaglecounty.us.
Free assessment	The REALFire® Program provides free property assessments and connects participants with funding for their own mitigation projects.
County contacts	Eric Lovgren, Community Mitigation Manager, 970-328-8742; Katie Jenkins, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, 970-328-8816. The county also maintains a wildfire mitigation contractors list.

Details to confirm with the county

We couldn't confirm the following from Eagle County's official pages. Check these with the county before you rely on them:

• REALFire funding amounts and current availability.
• New-development wildfire regulation specifics ('mitigation best practices' compliance) — in the county's construction guidelines document.

Verified July 2026 · Source: Eagle County — Mitigation & Wildfire Protection