Wildfires

HB 48

House Bill 48 (HB 48), titled “Wildland Urban Interface Modifications,” was passed during the 2025 General Legislative Session in Utah. The bill focuses on reducing wildfire risks in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and establishes new responsibilities, standards, and fees for homeowners, cities, and counties.

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Forestry Fire and State Lands is scheduling public meetings on (HB 48 ) to clarify what the local impact will be and to give the public an opportunity to voice their questions and concerns.  As a side note, the map that will be utilized to determine areas of risk has not yet been published by FFSL.  They are responsible to create the map.  The insurance company’s are also interested in the assessed risk. The county will begin implementing the fee as of January 1, 2026 on the homeowner and business property tax bill.  

There will be in person and virtual meetings to explain more:

• November 6, 6 pm – DNR Auditorium, 1594 W North Temple St, Salt Lake City
• November 13, 7 pm – Sevier County Administration Building, 250 N Main St, Richfield
• November 18, 7 pm – Festival Hall, 96 North Main Street, Cedar City

To register and for more information, please visit: https://ffsl.utah.gov/wuirisk