Contact Wildfire Ready Linn County

A home assessment is a free visit from a trained professional who evaluates your property and identifies practical steps you can take to reduce wildfire risk. Assessments focus on defensible space, vegetation management, access considerations, and other factors that may affect how wildfire could impact your home. You'll receive recommendations and information about local programs and resources that may be available to help.

Home assessments provided through Wildfire Ready Linn County are free to eligible property owners within our service area. Our goal is to help homeowners better understand wildfire risk and connect them with resources that support wildfire readiness.

Defensible space is the area around a home or structure where vegetation, woody debris, and other fuels are managed to reduce wildfire risk. Creating and maintaining defensible space can help reduce the likelihood of a home igniting during a wildfire and can improve access for firefighters if they need to respond.

Every property is different, but common steps include creating defensible space, removing excess vegetation and woody debris, maintaining access routes, storing firewood away from structures, and developing an emergency evacuation plan. A free home assessment can help identify the most effective actions for your specific property.