MRFSC Abatement Assistance

PLEASE NOTE; STATE, COUNTY AND LOCAL ABATEMENT CODES ARE ENFORCEABLE 12 MONTHS A YEAR!!!! Don't wait until spring to create defensible space on your property!

If you are asking for assistance for an abatement notice, we can get an extension for completion. If you are requesting assistance for insurance purposes, we will prioritize your request based on the deadline.

MRFSC's program responds to Notices to Abate, Violations from San Bernardino County, CAL FIRE, local fire departments as well as insurance letters.This program is NOT a general maintenance service, landscaping or yard work service. If you are looking for contractors, please visit our Contractor page

Once the property is brought into compliance it is with the understanding that the owner will maintain the defensible space. Repeat years of assistance may not be considered.

If you have received a Notice from the County, CAL FIRE, a fire department or insurance correction letter, please use the form to the left to submit a request for assistance or call 866-923-3473.

IF YOU RECEIVE A NOTICE after you are on our list, you MUST contact MRFSC immediately to avoid penalties and fees. Email or fax the notice to MRFSC so we can also contact the agency issuing the notice. Our fax # is 866-923-3473 or email info@FireSafeNow.org.

If you live out of the area and are not requesting financial assistance but need connection with a local contractor, we can coordinate the on the ground work for you. You can also access a list of licensed and insured contractors here.

All financial assistance requests must have a completed application. This is NOT a low income assistance program. Most of households are eligible. MRFSC may pay 5 to 100% of the cost of bringing the property into compliance, based upon household income and other information. There are also maximum amounts per property and per property owner (for multiple parcels) and other property restrictions in order to allow us to help as many people as possible. All decisions by MRFSC are final. Contact us at info@firesafenow.org if you have any questions.

Abatement Assistance Inquiry

Last Name

First Name

Phone

Enter street number, if vacant lot, enter "0"

Street Name

Zip Code

Parcel Number / APN

Have you received a NOTICE to Abate?

If you have received a notice or insurance letter, what is the deadline? Enter "none" if you have NOT received a notice or letter

IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE OR INSURANCE LETTER, MRFSC needs a copy to proceed. For notices or citation we need ALL pages. For insurance letters, we need the cover page and all pages that refer to deficiencies which need to be addressed. Please email to info@firesafenow.org, or text to 909-278-2276, or fax to 866-923-3473 or mail to PO Box 2582, Running Springs, CA 92382

Why are you requesting assistance?

Additional Comments

I understand all decisions by MRFSC are final. This includes but is not limited to, approval or decline of a project, the amount of contribution from the program, and the contractor assigned.

Thank you - we will contact you within 72 hours

Funding for this assistance is available thanks to grants from CAL FIRE’s California Climate Investment Program. These grants programs are part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing GHG emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment– particularly in disadvantaged communities. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling, and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are located within and benefiting residents of disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households across California. For more information, visit the California Climate Investments website at: www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov