Home Assessment Program
The Home Assessment Program provides free, educational assessments to help you understand defensible space and home hardening principles, and take action to improve your home to meet your wildfire resilience goals! This year, assessments are only available in five communities listed in the map below.
What is a home assessment?
A home assessment is a review of the vulnerability of a home and landscape to wildfire and ember ignition. During this assessment, a staff member will review defensible space and home hardening principles and make specific recommendations for improvements based on the current condition of your property.
Evaluations are performed by trained staff members and take about 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Our recommendations are based on local fire agency ordinances, but we are non-regulatory, and none of the recommendations are required for you to make. Upon completion of the assessment, you will receive recommendations, educational resources, and program referrals that can help you meet your wildfire resilience goals. Assessments and outcomes are completely confidential.
How to Apply
Applications are open to residents within the priority zones and appointments are grouped based on geographic location for efficiency.
FIRST search your address in the interactive map to find out when assessments are available in your area.
SECOND submit an application to participate. After submitting an application, a staff member will contact you to schedule according to your Zone.
What to do if you are not within our 2025 Priority Areas:
- Get in touch with your local Fire Safe Council and Fire Department for programs and events.
- Conduct a Ready for Wildfire Self-Assessment.
- Let us know you’re interested in receiving an assessment in the future! By filling out the interest form below, it helps our staff plan for future priority areas.