Eastern Placer Defensible Space Fuels Reduction Program

How it works

Placer County expanded the Eastern Placer Defensible Space Fuels Reduction Program in August 2024. The county says the program gives eligible eastern Placer County residents access to critical wildfire prevention funds, and that the money is used to hire a contractor for defensible space work.

What the money covers

The official page says the program is for defensible space work around homes and properties. It is designed to help property owners comply with the county’s Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance and reduce wildfire risk.

Amounts and matching

The county says the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation grant offers up to $5,000 per property owner. No match requirement is stated on the official page.

How to apply

The county says residents who have already had a defensible space inspection and been found out of compliance should contact Placer County code compliance to receive an application. Applications are not publicly available and are only provided through the defensible space inspection process.

Timing and deadlines

The official page does not state a closing date or deadline. It describes the program as active and expanded as of August 13, 2024.