AB 888 California Safe Homes Grant
California Department of Insurance
What you get
Per-home cap pending CDI rulemaking
Modeled on Alabama's $10K cap, but CA cap not finalized. Initial $3M total pool funds ~300 homes statewide if cap lands at $10K.
Current status
Portal target was March 2026 (slipped). CDI has until July 1, 2027 to finalize contractor selection. Full operational rollout could realistically be 2027.
Who qualifies
- Geography
- CA · all California counties · in a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Income
- Up to ~$106,000 household income (county-low-income basis)
- Property
- All property types (per program rulemaking)
What work qualifies
- Class A fire-rated roof
- Zone 0 vegetation clearing (first 5 ft)
· Licensed contractor required
· DIY work allowed
Other rules: Property must be covered by admitted insurer or CA FAIR Plan.
How to apply
- 01Confirm your home meets the eligibility above.
- 02Complete the qualifying work (or document existing work if it already meets the spec).
- 03Submit to California Department of Insurance with photos, contractor invoices, and any required forms.
How RF1 helps
We prep your file and get you on the waitlist for the spring 2026 opening.
Most homeowners qualify on paper but never claim — hiring the crew, capturing the work to spec, and crafting the submission stops them. We run end-to-end home hardening with vetted installers, document every install for each program's filing, and stack every claim into one project.