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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in effect for unincorporated plains areas east of Highway 93 (South Foothills), Broadway, and US 36 (North Foothills)

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Marshall Fire and Wind Event Recovery Boulder County / Recovery and Resiliency Division / Wildfires / Marshall Fire and Wind Event Recovery Marshall Fire and Wind Event Recovery

On Dec. 30, 2021, the Marshall Fire swept through the City of Louisville, Town of Superior, and unincorporated Boulder County, destroying and damaging more than 1,000 homes and more than 30 commercial structures. This page provides key information, deadlines, and program updates to support ongoing community recovery.

Current Rebuilding Progress

Of the 1,109 homes destroyed, rebuilding status as of Dec. 1, 2025, includes:

• 931 building permits issued (84%)
• 829 certificates of occupancy granted (75%)
• 49 properties sold and not permitted (4%)
• 44 pending permit or listed for sale (4%)
• 85 with no affirmative recovery (8%)

Key Upcoming Deadlines

• Article 19 provisions expire: March 17, 2027
• State Sales and Use Tax Refund for Rebuilding after a Declared Wildfire Disaster applications due June 30, 2028

Closed Recovery Programs

Boulder County Use Tax Rebate (Closed January 2025)

• Awarded $2,144,170.58 in county use tax rebates to Marshall Fire survivors
• Benefited 676 households

Navigating Disaster for Boulder County (Closed March 2024)

• Following the fire, Boulder County launched the Navigating Disaster for Boulder County Program to help survivors bridge the gap between emergency response and traditional long-term case management.
• Program operated for 18 months.
• Recovery Navigators conducted 1,200+ appointments to connect survivors with resources.
• Final Navigator Report available on request: Contact Katie Arrington, Recovery and Resiliency Program Manager, at [email protected].

Private Property Debris Removal Program (Completed September 2022)

• 566 property owners opted-in to the county-managed debris removal
• Total program cost: $35 million
• Boulder County worked with homeowners, the State of Colorado, and FEMA to collect debris insurance and complete FEMA grant closeout in September 2025

State Sales Tax Refund

Rebuilding

Recovery Dashboard

Latest News

Boulder County Wildfire Fund- Recovery Support Program Announcement

January 16, 2026 Community Foundation Boulder County Wildfire Fund Launches Recovery Support Program for Marshall Fire Survivors The program consolidates the previously established... read more →

Virtual Public Hearing on State’s Proposed Changes to Recovery Action Plan

September 24, 2025 Public Hearing for Marshall Fire and Straight Line Winds Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery on Oct. 1 Public... read more →

Prepare Your Business for Emergencies Friday, Sept. 26

September 16, 2025 Join Colorado Small Business Development Center for Blueprint for a Resilient Small Business Forum Boulder County, Colo. - The Colorado... read more → See All Marshall Fire News

Additional Resources

Air, Soil, and Water Quality

• Septic

Assessor’s List of Destroyed Properties (updated November 2025)

Countywide Damage Assessment Map (completed Jan. 6, 2022)

File a Scams/Fraud Complaint

Marshall Fire Operational After-Action Report

Marshall Fire Operational After-Action Report Updates (Improvement Plan)

Rebuilding Better

WellMind Connection (Mental Health Support)

Contacts

Recovery and Resiliency Program Manager Katie Arrington 720-470-0964 [email protected]

Rebuilding in Unincorporated Boulder County [email protected]

Public Health [email protected]

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