California Fire Hardening and Defensible Space Program
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
About This Program
Provides financial assistance to harden homes against wildfire in high-risk areas. Covers Class A fire-rated roofing, ember-resistant vents, dual-pane tempered glass windows, and noncombustible siding.
State pays 75%, homeowner matches 25% of eligible fire hardening costs
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-08-16; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for National City, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Up to $40,000 for wildfire hardening
- 75% state / 25% homeowner cost share
- Covers fire-rated roofing, vents, windows, siding
- Priority for high-risk wildfire areas
- 2024 cycle closed; check for reopening
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Deadline: 2024 cycle closed; check for 2025 reopening
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