Wildfire defensible space · California

DFSC Defensible Space Fuel Reduction Cost Share

Run by Diablo Fire Safe Council (DFSC)

PausedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $3,500 per project
Maximum
$3,500 per household
Who qualifies
Organizations or groups of individuals; property owners whose work will meet local fire department defensible space rules in designated Priority Hazard Zones.
Where
Property owners in designated Priority Hazard Zones in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Status
Paused. Applications temporarily closed (May 2025 update); reopen when new funding is available.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Hire a contractor to reduce fuel and create defensible space; DFSC pays part of the contractor's cost.

Requirements

  • Owner hires contractor directly; DFSC pays contractor a portion
  • DFSC maintains a contractor list
  • Applications reviewed quarterly when open

How to apply

  1. 1Contact Joelle Fraser at [email protected] for status
  2. 2Submit application when funding reopens

Timing and deadlines

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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