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 karrington@bouldercounty.gov.
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
