Wildfire defensible space · California

City of Hayward No-Cost Residential Fall Chipping Program

Run by City of Hayward Fire Department

SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free chipping service (funded by CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant)
Who qualifies
Residences in the Hayward Hills and Fairview Fire Protection District area described.
Where
Residences in the Hayward Hills and Fairview Fire Protection District, east of Mission Blvd and south of D Street to the Union City border.
Status
Seasonal. Applications were accepted through Oct 1, 2026, which has passed; check page for any extension. Program returns annually.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Cut, gather and stack brush at the front of your property; a city contractor chips it on a scheduled day.

Requirements

  • Resident cuts, gathers and stacks branches at the front of the property before chipping day
  • Complete the 2026 Chipping Application online and choose a session
  • First come, first served

How to apply

  1. 1Fill out the 2026 Chipping Application at hayward-ca.gov/ChipperProgram
  2. 2Select a chipping session
  3. 3Receive confirmation email
  4. 4Stack brush by the scheduled day

Timing and deadlines

Chipping scheduled Sept 1 to Nov 13, 2026 or until funds run out

Applications through Oct 1, 2026; chipping through Nov 13, 2026

Combining it with other programs

Hayward Residential Assistance Program (RAP) can pay for cutting and stacking for seniors, disabled and low-income residents.

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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