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Home Risk Assessment
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.
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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