Homeowner resources
Wildfire safety tips, tools and certifications to protect your home.
Helpful resources for grants & funding
While grants are limited at this time, making funds available to homeowners is increasingly a focus for policymakers. To learn the latest, contact your local Fire Safe Council, Firewise community, or your fire department to learn what may be available in your area.
Fire Safe Council
Grassroots, community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes, communities, and environments from catastrophic wildfire.
Firewise USA®
The Firewise USA® program, led by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), offers a structured approach for communities to enhance their wildfire resilience in California.
California Wildfire Mitigation Program
Financial assistance to support wildfire home hardening for homeowners who qualify for the program. Wildfire home hardening includes retrofitting homes with ignition-resistant materials and creation of defensible space.
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
Funded by a local parcel tax, Marin County residents benefit from a comprehensive program to reduce wildfire risk, including homeowner grants and chipper days.
Rebuild Paradise
Provides vouchers to residents of Paradise, CA for gravel to be used in the 0-5 foot noncombustible zone around homes.