Berkeley Defensible Space Resident Assistance Program (RAP)
City of Berkeley Fire Department; Berkeley FireSafe program portal
OpenGrant
Program rules decide eligibility. Check details with the program before starting work.
- Award
- Amount set by the program
- Status
- Open
- Who it's for
- Program for homeowners in a very high wildfire risk area who are age 65 or older, have a physical limitation that prevents the work, or have low household income. The City pays a licensed contractor directly for defensible-space vegetation work.
- Where
- City of Berkeley mitigation areas or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, Alameda County, California
- Measures
- Defensible space, The five feet closest to your house
How to Apply
- Get a defensible space inspection report from within the last year (schedule one if needed)
- Complete the Resident Assistance Program application on the Berkeley FireSafe website
- Provide your address and proof of a qualifying criterion
- City pays a licensed contractor directly for the approved work
Documents to Gather
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Apply with City of Berkeley Fire Department; Berkeley FireSafe program portal
Source · Checked October 20, 2026
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