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City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department · City program

Home assessment service for $163

The City of San Diego offers an on-site wildfire home risk assessment for homeowners for a $163 fee. The assessment gives personalized guidance on defensible space, ember exposure, vegetation spacing, and practical home-hardening steps.

Last verified: August 1, 2026
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Program details

How it works

San Diego Fire-Rescue offers a personalized, on-site Home Risk Assessment for homeowners who are not involved in a home sale. The service is educational and proactive, meant to help you understand your property’s wildfire risk and what you can do before a wildfire occurs.

What the service covers

During the assessment, the city says you will receive guidance on:

  • Defensible space, including Zone 0 (0–5 feet from the home)
  • Reducing ember exposure
  • Vegetation management and spacing
  • Practical steps to make the home more wildfire-resistant

Amounts and fees

Requests for the service are being accepted for a fee of $163.

How to apply

The city directs homeowners to complete the online Home Risk Assessment application.

Timing and deadlines

The city page does not state an end date or application deadline for the assessment service.

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