Residential Ignition Resistant Improvement Program
The Town of Paradise is no longer accepting applications for this program. To find the status of your submitted application, please contact Vickie Jacobs at vjacobs@townofparadise.com or call 530-872-6291 x162.
The Town of Paradise is excited to announce that after many years of advocacy and planning, we are launching our Residential Ignition Resistant Improvement Program. This program aims to provide financial assistance for eligible improvements that enhance the resilience of homes that withstood the Camp Fire in the Town of Paradise, ultimately making them more fire resistant and safer for their occupants. This project is funded by Hazard Mitigation Grant funds through FEMA/CalOES and will be managed by the Town Recovery & Economic Development Department.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who is eligible for this program?
- All owners of single-family residential homes in the Town of Paradise that survived the 2018 Campfire are eligible for this program.
How long do I have to apply for the program?
- We will be accepting applications through July 31, 2023 or until the program is full.
How much of the improvement costs will this program cover?
- The program is limited to $90,000 in improvements per property. The property owner is responsible for 25% of the total cost of improvements.
What does the assessment consist of?
- Town building department staff will work with you to coordinate a visit to your property, take an inventory of eligible improvements, measurements and photos of retrofits to be included in the program.
When will my property be assessed?
- Assessments will occur as properties enroll and will typically happen within a couple of weeks of an accepted application.
If I own multiple properties with eligible residential structures, can I enroll more than one of them?
- Yes, but the grant maximums are limited to the applicant, not to the property, So maximums would be divided by the number of properties enrolled by a single applicant.
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
- Vickie Jacobs at vjacobs@townofparadise.com or call 530-872-6291 x162.
For the Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide, click here.
