Wildfire defensible space · California

Napa Firewise Defensible Space Cost Share

Run by Napa Communities Firewise Foundation (Napa Firewise)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
50% reimbursement up to $3,500; income-qualified households up to 100% up to $3,500
Maximum
$3,500 per household
Who qualifies
Napa County residents with homes in High or Very High FHSZ; priority to greater Berryessa area and income-qualified applicants (under $80,000 one person, under $160,000 two or more); first-time participants only until further notice.
Where
Napa County homes in High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, with priority for the Berryessa area and income-qualified households.
Status
Open. Site says funding available; no closing date.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Hire a contractor to do defensible space work within 100 ft of structures (150 ft on slopes) and on access routes, then get reimbursed.

Requirements

  • Only work listed in the no-cost evaluation report
  • Only new work after pre-approval
  • Contractor work only with itemized invoice; DIY not reimbursable
  • Completion photos retaken from evaluator's positions
  • Income-qualified applicants submit most recent tax return

How to apply

  1. 1Submit online interest form (contact within 3-5 business days)
  2. 2Receive no-cost home evaluation and report
  3. 3Select items and request pre-approval in online application
  4. 4Hire contractor and complete work
  5. 5Submit detailed invoice and completion photos

Timing and deadlines

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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