City of Placerville – Defensible Space Grant Program

How it works

The City of Placerville presentation describes the Defensible Space Grant Program as a homeowner program that begins with a residential clearance evaluation. The property owner obtains one or more bids from a licensed contractor and forwards them to the evaluator.

What the money covers

The presentation identifies the work as defensible-space improvements on the property. It does not provide a full scope list in the visible text.

Amounts and reimbursement

The presentation says bids to date have ranged from $500 to $2,500. It also says the council had approved $4,000 to date in the program example shown. After work is completed and verified, the evaluator requests reimbursement from the Placerville Fire Safe Council treasurer.

How to apply

Applicants submit bids to the evaluator. The Defensible Space Committee reviews the package, votes on approval and funding, and the evaluator sends the notice of approval or denial.

Timing and deadlines

The approval letter template says the homeowner has 60 days from the date of the letter to complete the project. If the homeowner needs more than 30 additional days, an extension can be requested and must be approved by the committee.