Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood Pilot Program

IBHS is launching a pilot program to designate six neighborhoods as Wildfire Prepared Neighborhoods, based on the requirements outlined in the Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood Standard. We are currently seeking six existing neighborhoods that are committed to working toward meeting the standard during the pilot phase of the program.

Applicability/Assessment

To qualify for the pilot, a neighborhood must meet the following initial applicability criteria:

LOCATION: Neighborhood may be located in any state, but only homes in California or Oregon are currently eligible for designation. Additional states will be added soon.(Required)

My Neighborhood is in California

Other

HOME SPACING: At least 90% of structures must be spaced a minimum of 10 feet apart (up to 100 feet). If neighborhood home spacing falls outside of this range, the Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood Standard does not apply.(Required)

Currently Applies

Does Not Currently Apply

ROOF TYPE: All homes must have a Class A roof, which will be initially checked by assessing aerial imagery.(Required)

Currently Applies

Does Not Currently Apply

COMMUNITY STRUCTURE: The neighborhood must have a Homeowners Association (HOA).(Required)

Currently Applies

Does Not Currently Apply

Neighborhood Information

Latitude and Longitude coordinates for the center of the neighborhood

Latitude(Required)

Longitude(Required)

Neighborhood boundary definition(Required)

(e.g., surrounding streets, natural features, edge indicators, or a .kmz polygon file or any GIS-based data).

Describe any fuel break treatments within 0.25 miles of the neighborhood boundary.(Required)

Brief description of the HOA rules and guidelines (e.g. Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions-. CC&Rs).(Required)

File Upload

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Contact Information:

Name(Required)

Title/Company(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone

After submission, IBHS will:

Review parcel boundaries,
Conduct fuel assessments to determine neighborhood flame and ember exposure zones.
Provide mitigation recommendations and requirements (e.g., indicating areas where Wildfire Prepared Home Plus or Base levels apply).

Note: Participation in the IBHS Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood Pilot program is not guaranteed. The application process will close once six communities have been selected for the 2025 pilot. If your neighborhood is not selected for the pilot, please remain in touch for future opportunities.

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