Resident Assistance Program

Grizzly Peak Mitigation Area • Panoramic Hills Mitigation Area • Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone

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The Resident Assistance Program (RAP) is a grant-funded initiative that offers financial or logistical support to qualified residents who face challenges addressing defensible space violations. The program can coordinate, fund, and help connect residents to contractors to resolve defensible space violations on their property.

Eligibility requirements vary depending on the type of assistance requested. Please see our RAP Factsheet for more information.

• FAQs

  What is the process?

  1. Submit Application and proof of eligibility as needed.

  2. Application will be reviewed for eligibility by Berkeley Fire staff.

  3. Complete the Right of Entry and Participation Agreement.

  4. Receive a full-access inspection by the Berkeley Fire Department (BFD) staff.

  5. Contractors are scheduled by BFD or connected with residents based on need.

  6. Upon completion, properties will be reinspected to document completed work. Inspectors will take before-and-after photos to verify work completion, as required by the grant.

  
  How do I qualify for financial assistance?

  Residents with physical or financial hardships, or those aged 65 or older, may qualify for assistance. Please review the factsheet for more information.

  
  How do I qualify for coordination assistance?

  If you do not qualify for financial assistance but need help getting started, we can help. Please fill out the application.

• FACTSHEET

  If you prefer a printable fact sheet, please contact us at wildfire@berkeleyca.gov and we’ll be happy to provide a PDF version.

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Funding for this project provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) Wildfire Prevention Grants Program.