Check Your Evaluation Status or Request an Evaluation
Enter your address above to check whether a Wildfire Risk Report is available for your property or to request an evaluation.
Depending on your address and evaluation status, you may be asked to:
Reports may take up to 24 hours after an evaluation before they are available.
Not sure if your home has been evaluated? Or are you looking to request an evaluation?
Wildfire Risk Home Evaluations are conducted by local fire agencies and requesting an evaluation may vary by community. Some agencies conduct evaluations by neighborhood over specific time periods, while others may use different processes for residents who wish to request an evaluation.
If the address tool on this webpage does not provide the information you need, please contact the local fire agency that handles evaluations in your area:
What to Expect
If possible, residents are encouraged to be present during the evaluation and walk the property with the inspector. This is a helpful opportunity to ask questions, understand what the inspector is looking for, and learn more about your property’s wildfire risks.
If you are unable to be present, you may need to complete a right-of-entry form before the evaluation. The form is available online in your wildfire risk evaluation portal.
Why Open Your Wildfire Risk Report?
Your personalized Wildfire Risk Report identifies specific risks observed on your property and provides prioritized steps to help reduce wildfire risk. Your report may include items related to defensible space, vegetation, access, vents, gutters, fencing, decks, siding, or combustible materials close to the home. It also includes photos and location details to help you understand what was observed and where action is needed.
A completed Wildfire Risk Home Evaluation may also be required for eligibility for certain assistance programs, such as potential grants or reimbursements.
The City of San Rafael and Marinwood Community Services District are supported by seasonal and full-time Defensible Space Inspectors. In most cases, inspectors visit properties every other year based on location. Property inspections may be available by request. Please contact srfd.dspace@cityofsanrafael.org or 415-485-3054 with questions or for assistance accessing reports for existing inspections.
Southern Marin communities (including Sausalito, Tam Valley, Homestead Valley, Mill Valley, Strawberry, and Alto) are supported by full-time Defensible Space Inspectors. In most cases, inspectors visit properties every other year based on location. Property inspections may be available by request. Please contact dspace@marinwildfire.org or 415-275-1185 with questions or for assistance accessing reports for existing inspections.
Central Marin and Ross Valley communities (including Corte Madera, Larkspur, Kentfield, Ross, San Anselmo, Sleepy Hollow, and Fairfax) are supported by teams of seasonal Defensible Space Inspectors. In most cases, inspectors visit properties every other year based on location. Property inspections are typically NOT available by request. Please contact dspace@marinwildfire.org or 415-275-1185 with questions or for assistance accessing reports for existing inspections.
Novato Fire Protection District is supported by full-time Wildfire Mitigation Specialists (WMS). All Novato's WMS are certified through the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which means they have completed NFPA training and are tested to the NPFA standard, providing for better consistency of the assessments. Defensible Space assessments are offered year-round by appointment, and are fre. Our WMS establish solid working relationships with residents year after year which helps support good communication and future follow through. They are also very involved in connecting residents to all our available resources.
After a full assessment, grant money for vegetation management and home hardening may be available. Please visit wma@novatofire.org or call 415-878-2622 with questions requesting assistance, accessing existing reports, or for making an appointment for a full assessment.
West Marin communities (including the San Geronimo Valley, Marin City, Throckmorton Ridge, Muir Beach, Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Inverness, Point Reyes, Marshall, Tomales, Nicasio, Hicks Valley and parts of unincorporated San Rafael) are supported by teams of seasonal Defensible Space Inspectors. In most cases, inspectors visit properties every other year based on location. Property inspections are typically NOT available by request. Please contact dspace@marinwildfire.org or 415-275-1185 with questions or for assistance accessing reports for existing inspections.
