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California Launches $3M Safe Homes Grants for Fire Risk

1/2/2026

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California's new Safe Homes grants program takes effect January 1, 2026 to aid low- and middle-income homeowners in high wildfire risk areas.
The program will fund fire-resistant roofs and ember-resistant zones around properties.
Initial funding totals $3 million.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster aid efforts have faced challenges.
Zone Zero buffers regulations are expected to be finalized by mid-2026.

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Story summary

California's new Safe Homes grants program takes effect January 1, 2026 to aid low- and middle-income homeowners in high wildfire risk areas.
The program will fund fire-resistant roofs and ember-resistant zones around properties.
Initial funding totals $3 million.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster aid efforts have faced challenges.
Zone Zero buffers regulations are expected to be finalized by mid-2026.