Below you will find local wildfire preparedness programs, grants and resources to help you make home / property improvements and reduce wildfire risk in your community. Scroll down to access grants and resources for Santa Barbara County.
Refer back to the “Get Started” page for statewide California information on brush clearing and other requirements and risk reduction resources for improving your home’s chances of surviving a wildfire and increasing your and your community’s eligibility for insurance discounts and renewal rewards.
| Home Evaluation Program | The Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council offers free home evaluations to review defensible space and home hardening principles to make specific recommendations based on your property.
To apply, click the link to visit the website or contact community@SBFireSafeCouncil.org for more information. |
| Defensible Space Program | The Defensible Space Assistance Program is designed to provide support for Santa Barbara County residents in need of help managing their defensible space.
To apply or learn more, contact Defensible Space Project Coordinator Monica Matthews at mmatthews@sbfiresafecouncil.org or 805-220-9037 ext. 705. |
| Home Hardening Program | The Home Hardening Assistance Program is designed to help Santa Barbara County residents install foundation and laundry vents that prevent ember intrusion into their home during a wildfire event.
To apply or learn more about eligibility, contact program coordinator Monica Matthews at mmatthews@sbfiresafecouncil.org or 805-220-9037 ext. 705. |
| Community Chipping Program | The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council offers free curbside chipping services for residents throughout the south coast of Santa Barbara County to reduce fire risks around their homes by promoting defensible space creation.
Contact Project Manager Jessie Tobin at jtobin@sbfiresafecouncil.org for more information. |
| Match.Graze Program | Reduce your wildfire risk through grazing using a free online platform that connects livestock producers and landowners. |
| Regional Wildfire Mitigation Program | Funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, this program works to turn the south coast area of Santa Barbara County into a fire-adapted region. |
| Santa Barbara County Resilience Priorities | Funded by the California Coastal Conservancy, this program identifies priority projects to increase wildfire resilience. View completed projects or submit a proposal on their website. |
Fire Safe Councils are community-led organizations that mobilize
residents to protect their homes and communities from wildfire.
Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council
Phone: (805) 220-9037
Email: sbfiresafecouncil@gmail.com
4408 Cathedral Oaks Road
Mailing: P.O. Box 31052
Santa Barbara, CA 93130
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management
Phone: (805) 681-5526
Email: oem@sbcoem.org
4408 Cathedral Oaks Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
