JUNE 2024 UPDATE 

#1 - The application window for this program has now closed.  We are no longer accepting new applications, as we have exhausted our budget for this program.

#2 - If you have submitted an application, you will be contacted this summer by our Program Manager to discuss next steps.  In the meantime, we kindly and respectfully ask for your patience.  We are reviewing applications in the order they were received.

#3 - Per #2, if you have submitted an application, kindly refrain from contacting the District and asking for a status update.  Please rest assure that your application has been received.  We are working as quickly as possible.

If you have reviewed all the information on this website and still have a question, please feel free to contact us at shfpd.grants@gmail.com.

Once again, thank you for your patience.

Sincerely, 

The SHFPD Direct Assistance Program team 

The Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District (SHFPD) is committed to reducing the threat of wildfire in our community.  In support of this effort, SHFPD has established the Direct Assistance Program.  The program provides Sleepy Hollow residents with the opportunity to receive free hazardous vegetation removal and disposal services from a local, licensed contractor.

History

The Direct Assistance Program was launched in 2022 as a pilot program.  The program proved to be both popular and successful.    The program was offered again in 2023 with similar results.    This year all Sleepy Hollow residents will recieve a home evaluation.   Please take advantage of this program which utilizes Small World Tree Company, licensed arborists and landscape contractors, to undertake qualifying vegetation management projects required by our local fire department. 

Purpose

The costs associated with proper vegetation management often prevent homeowners from taking action in a timely manner.  The purpose of the program is to directly assist Sleepy Hollow residents with removing hazardous vegetation and creating/maintaining defensible space by eliminating the financial obstacle.  

Scope

The program provides for the free removal and disposal of hazardous vegetation from a local, licensed contractor.  Hazardous vegetation includes, but is not limited to, Bamboo, Juniper, Italian Cypress, and dead trees.  Additionally, to be eligible for this program, the hazardous vegetation must be identified on the homeowner’s Defensible Space Report. 

Logistics

To participate in the Direct Assistance Program, Sleepy Hollow residents must complete an application, submit a copy of their Defensible Space Report (SHFPD can assist with report retrieval), and comply with all the rules and regulations of the program. 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIRECT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?  

REVIEW THE PROGRAM RULES & GUIDELINES THEN CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Program Rules and Guidelines

• Hazardous Vegetation must be identified in the homeowner’s Defensible Space Report.

• Homeowners must agree to full removal of all hazardous vegetation identified in DS Report.  If the Contractor discovers additional hazardous vegetation not identified in the report, that vegetation is subject to removal.

• Homeowners must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability. 

• Priority given to removing hazardous vegetation located in either Zone Zero or Zone One.

• Stumps and/or roots WILL NOT be removed by the contractor. 

• SHFPD reserves the right to adjust rules and guidelines at any time. 

Click on the link below to submit an application.  You will receive an email confirmation once you have submitted your application.  If you do not see the email, please check your spam folder.

Application

 Once your application has been received it will be reviewed by the SHFPD.  You should expect to hear back from someone within 2 weeks, if not sooner.  Please do not contact us about your application before then.

Question

Help us help you! Please review this page closely before contacting us. Answers to most questions are located on this webpage.

Still have a question?  No problem!  Please email shfpd.grants@gmail.com and we will reply as soon as we can.