Local wildfire risk hubs
Location-specific guidance and official program links for defensible space, vegetation management, and home-hardening actions across the Bay Area.
Choose your area
Marin County
Local guidance and official programs for defensible space and vegetation risk reduction.
Open Marin hub →Peninsula (San Mateo)
Programs and guidance for the San Mateo County Peninsula and foothill communities.
Open Peninsula hub →East Bay (Berkeley & Oakland)
City programs, inspection/abatement pathways, and defensible-space resources for the East Bay hills.
Open East Bay hub →Santa Cruz County
County and partner programs for chipping, defensible space, and community risk reduction.
Open Santa Cruz hub →Not listed?
Start with statewide principles, then use the checklist or request an assessment for prioritization.
Open the checklist →Not sure which programs apply to your property?
Most homeowners qualify for some wildfire assistance, but requirements vary by location, slope, vegetation type, and fire district.
We help residents understand what applies to their property before work begins.