Wildfire Mitigation Grants and Rebates

Programs from the state, counties, cities, fire districts and water districts that may help pay for wildfire mitigation work. We're adding programs now.

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OpenRebate

Berkeley Home Hardening Tax Rebate

City of Berkeley Fire Department, Wildland Urban Interface Division; Berkeley Finance Department issues approved rebates

Up to one-third of the base 1.5% transfer tax.

City of Berkeley, Alameda County, California; eligible property must also be in a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone

Program rules decide eligibility. Check details with the program before starting work.

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OpenGrant

MWPA Resident Grant Program

Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA)

Amount set by the program

MWPA service area, not all Marin County. Confirm address coverage and current program terms with MWPA.

Program rules decide eligibility. Check details with the program before starting work.

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RollingRebate Water-efficiency rebate that supports defensible space

Marin Water Cash for Grass Lawn Replacement Program

Marin Water (Marin Municipal Water District)

Base $2.18/sq ft; Best Practice $3.68/sq ft; additional $1/sq ft for a qualifying rain garden, for up to $4.68/sq ft. Area caps: 1,000 sq ft residential and 5,000 sq ft business.

Marin Water potable water service area only, central and southern Marin County portions

Program rules decide eligibility. Check details with the program before starting work.

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