Homes in your neighborhood have already received an initial defensible space inspection from Marin County Fire Department inspectors. During these visits, wildfire hazards were identified that pose a risk to your home.
Some properties only received a partial evaluation because inspectors could not access the entire property without the resident present. This means your Wildfire Risk Report, while still useful, may be incomplete.
Over the next few months, inspectors will be re-evaluating properties in your neighborhood including properties that only received partial inspections.
To receive a full wildfire risk evaluation even if you are not home, you may sign a Right of Entry (ROE) form, which grants inspectors permission to access the exterior of your property.
What is a Right of Entry (ROE) and Why Do We Need It?
The ROE form gives our inspectors permission to complete a full wildfire risk evaluation of your property’s exterior even if you are not home.
Why this matters:
● A complete evaluation is required if you plan to apply for a Resident Risk Reduction Grant.
● Without a signed ROE, you will not be eligible for a grant this year, and the next opportunity for evaluation in your area will likely not occur until 2027.
Watch this short video to learn how to sign your ROE through your Wildfire Risk Report.
By signing the ROE:
● Our trained Defensible Space Inspectors can perform a complete exterior inspection.
● We can document hazards and provide you with a full, personalized Wildfire Risk Report.
● You maintain eligibility for wildfire mitigation grants.
Important:
● Inspectors will only evaluate outdoor areas — they will not enter your home or any other structures.
● Any photographs taken are used exclusively to document wildfire risks in your private report.
● You may revoke your permission at any time.
● Without a signed ROE, we can only inspect if you are present during the visit.
To find out more about out Resident Risk Reduction Grants, click here.