Resident Assistance Program

Grizzly Peak Mitigation Area • Panoramic Hills Mitigation Area

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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 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. The inspectors will take before and after pictures as a requirement of the grant.

  
  How do I qualify for financial assistance?

  Residents who experience physical or financial hardships in completing defensible space activities or are over the age of 65 are eligible for financial 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

  Please download our RAP Factsheet for more information.

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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.