Ruidoso Wildfire Home Hardening Grant

Village of Ruidoso / Lincoln County

Available Disaster Relief

About This Program

Grant program to help Ruidoso homeowners reduce wildfire risk through home hardening improvements such as fire-resistant roofing, vents, siding, and defensible space clearing. Priority given to properties in wildland-urban interface zones.

Grant covers up to 100% of approved wildfire mitigation improvements

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Grant up to $5,000 for wildfire hardening
  • Covers fire-resistant roofing, vents, siding
  • Includes defensible space vegetation clearing
  • Priority to homes in high-risk wildland interface
  • Income guidelines apply

How to Apply

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(575) 257-4083

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling applications, priority to high-risk zones

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