Roof Replacement Incentive

Roof Replacement Incentive Program

The Roof Replacement Incentive Program is designed to help Canmore residents reduce wildfire risk by upgrading to fire-resistant roofing materials. This one-time program is made possible through grant funding from Intact Financial Corporation and supports individual and community resilience.

Applications will open on February 2, 2026.

 

Application Requirements

  • Proof of a FireSmart Home Assessment that recommends a roof replacement. *
  • Quote from a certified roofer detailing the costs and materials to replace the roof.

*Important: FireSmart Home Assessments cannot be completed in winter. Eligibility is limited to those with an existing assessment (within the last 3 years) or those who can obtain one before the end of October 2025. Roof replacement funding will not be held for future years.

Request a FireSmart Home Assessment

Replacement Requirements

  • Class A roofing materials must be used in the replacement (documentation required).
  • Ancillary roof elements (e.g., flashing, soffits, gutters, vents) must also be upgraded in accordance with FireSmart best practices. 
  • A Building Permit is required if a homeowner is changing the material (e.g., from cedar shakes to metal), but not for a like-for-like replacement (e.g., from older asphalt to Class A asphalt composite). 

 

Eligibility

The program is open to all residential homes in Canmore. For multi-family buildings, the entire roof must be replaced to qualify.

Funding amounts:

  • Single Family, Duplex, Triplex: 50% of the cost of replacement, up to $5,000.
  • Condo buildings (4+ units): 50% of the cost of replacement, up to $10,000, if managed by a condo board and replacing the entire roof.

Note: All units on a property must have a FireSmart Home Assessment.

 

Prioritization Criteria

  • Homes with wood/cedar shakes or other materials rated Class C or below.
  • Homes occupied on a full-time basis by owners or tenants 
  • Applicants who have completed other FireSmart recommendations on their property.
  • Applicants who have participated in the Neighbourhood Recognition Program.

 

 

 

Program Funding

This is a one-time incentive funded by Intact Financial Corporation. Funding is limited and will be allocated based on eligibility and prioritization criteria.

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