Financial Assistance
The Marin County Fire Department has some funding to help low-income residents mitigate fire risks. Contact the Marin County Defensible Space Coordinator at defensiblespace@marincounty.org.
A plan is being developed to secure funding for clearing undeveloped lots. Note that owners of undeveloped lots are not subject to the defensible space rules. Such a plan would be big for Bayside Acres because the four biggest lots in our subdivision are undeveloped. Any plan will be added to this site when it is announced.
Insurance Discounts for Residential Properties
Thanks to all our neighbors who have spent their time or dollars clearing defensible space, we have achieved Firewise USA Neighborhood status. This, along with your personal efforts in hardening your home, may provide you with the opportunity for home insurance discounts.
Click here to view The California Department of Insurance’s current list of insurance companies offering discounts for Firewise communities. This list may grow because new legislation is in the works to require insurance companies to consider the work property owners are doing to contribute to wildfire safety.
Please read this article in the Marin IJ for more info.
Here is a link to download our Bayside Acres Firewise USA® Certificate if your insurance company asks for it.