Defensible Space Landowner Assistance (LOA)

Geographic Scope: Modoc County, California

The Modoc Fire Safe Council (MFSC) has implemented the Defensible Space Program since 2004. This program helps homeowners clear vegetation and create defensible space around their homes at no cost to qualifying participants. The program is funded by federal, state, and local grant funding.

Focus Areas:

• Hazardous fuels reduction
• Defensible space creation (clearing brush 30–100 feet from buildings and 20 feet from roads)
• Wildfire risk reduction
• Community resilience and safety

Eligibility:

• Open to Modoc County homeowners
• Must have a residence on the property
• Qualifying participants receive assistance at no cost

Benefits:

• Reduces risk of property loss and infrastructure damage
• Creates safer evacuation routes
• Provides defensible zones for firefighters
• Strengthens community resilience against wildfire events
• Contributes to healthier forests and rangelands

Contact:

• Modoc Fire Safe Council
• 114 E North Street, Alturas, CA 96101
• Telephone: (530) 233-5516
• Website: modocfiresafecouncil.org

Application Process

1. Contact the Modoc Fire Safe Council at (530) 233-5516 for eligibility determination and assistance
2. Qualifying participants will be scheduled for defensible space work
3. Program provides services at no cost to eligible homeowners

Note: Specific application form details are not provided in available documentation. Contact the organization directly for current application procedures and deadlines.