Official guides, grant applications, building codes, and tools to help you protect your property from wildfire.
Official interactive map showing fire hazard severity zones across California. Use this to determine if your property is in a Very High, High, or Moderate FHSZ.
Source: CAL FIRE / OSFMOfficial application portal for the CWMP program offering up to $75,000 for home hardening projects in high-risk counties.
Source: UC Berkeley / ICRPFederal grant program for hazard mitigation projects. Available after presidential disaster declarations. Covers up to 75% of eligible costs.
Source: FEMAOfficial building code requirements for structures in wildfire-urban interface areas. Covers exterior wall, roof, and perimeter requirements.
Source: CA HCDComprehensive guide from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety on creating a wildfire-resistant home, including perimeter hardening.
Source: IBHSThe standard test method for fire resistance of building construction and materials. Precast concrete walls achieve 2-4 hour ratings under this test.
Source: ASTM InternationalCAL FIRE's official wildfire preparedness program. Includes defensible space requirements and evacuation planning.
Source: CAL FIREInformation on how wildfire hardening improvements can reduce your homeowner's insurance premiums by up to 30%.
Source: CA DOIOur team has helped hundreds of California homeowners secure wildfire hardening grants. We handle the research, paperwork, and installation.