Peninsula (San Mateo County) grants & assistance
Funding and assistance programs relevant to San Mateo County and Peninsula communities, including chipping and grant-funded mitigation work.
Local programs
- Fire Safe San Mateo — community wildfire programs and grant-funded mitigation efforts.
- Fire Safe San Mateo — Neighborhood Chipper Program — no-cost chipping in select neighborhoods (rules vary).
- San Mateo County RCD — technical assistance and conservation projects that may include wildfire resilience.
- San Mateo RCD — Neighborhood Chipper Program — program details and participation steps.
State and federal funding pathways
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.