Disaster relief · Colorado
Disaster declarations and IRS tax relief in Colorado
FEMA lists 7 federal disaster declarations for Colorado since October 30, 2024 (1 major disaster, 6 fire management); none includes FEMA individual assistance.
Disaster declarations and tax relief
The IRS has published no disaster tax relief notice for Colorado in 2025 or 2026.
Latest FEMA declaration: DR-4944-CO (Wildfires, Flooding, and Mudslides), declared September 1, 2026.
Official notices, not advice. This page reports what FEMA and the IRS have published. Whether a postponed deadline or a FEMA program applies to you depends on where you live or do business and on your situation: check with the IRS or a tax professional, and apply for FEMA help only through DisasterAssistance.gov, FEMA's official site.
FEMA declarations in Colorado
Every federal declaration since October 30, 2024, newest first. "Areas" is the number of counties and other areas FEMA designated.
| Declaration | Type | Incident period | Declared | Programs | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4944-CO Wildfires, Flooding, and Mudslides | Major disaster Fire | Jun 27, 2026 – Jul 29, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 4 |
| FM-5644-CO Willow Fire | Fire management Fire | Jul 5, 2026 | Jul 5, 2026 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 1 |
| FM-5643-CO Gold Mountain Fire | Fire management Fire | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 1 |
| FM-5642-CO Aspen Acres Fire | Fire management Fire | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 2 |
| FM-5606-CO Oak Fire | Fire management Fire | Aug 10, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 1 |
| FM-5604-CO Elk Fire | Fire management Fire | Aug 2, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 1 |
| FM-5603-CO Lee Fire | Fire management Fire | Aug 2, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 1 |
All other counties with a declaration or IRS notice (7)
| County | Declarations | Latest | Individual aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archuleta County | 1 | FM-5606-CO | no |
| Custer County | 2 | DR-4944-CO | no |
| Dolores County | 1 | DR-4944-CO | no |
| Lake County | 1 | FM-5644-CO | no |
| Ouray County | 2 | DR-4944-CO | no |
| Pueblo County | 2 | DR-4944-CO | no |
| Rio Blanco County | 2 | FM-5604-CO | no |
These counties have no separate page: they have a declaration without individual assistance and no open IRS notice, or we found few searches about them.
Official links
- DisasterAssistance.gov: FEMA's official site to apply for individual assistance or check an application.
- IRS: Tax relief in disaster situations, the list of every IRS disaster notice, and the IRS FAQs for disaster victims.
Flood insurance in Colorado: NFIP home policies cost a median $926 a year (10,633 homes insured on August 31, 2026). Most homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. See flood insurance costs in Colorado.