Rebuilding Resources

A group of builders and architects held several meetings for households damaged or destroyed by the Thomas Fire - walking through a high level overview of the rebuild process and information on each step.  They created this basic flow chart about the process. (Click on image above to see it enlarged.)

County of Ventura Resource Management Agency Rebuilding Information
Details on the process are available on the RMA website and VC Recovers, along with details about the Planning Rebuild Team—a dedicated group of planners focused on assisting Mountain Fire residents. 

• For all Mountain Fire rebuilds, a zoning clearance is not required. Residents can apply for a building permit immediately if their plans are ready. 

• A list of the approved fee waivers for affected homeowners is available as well as a Mountain Fire Rebuilding Together FAQ Guide. The FAQ guide was developed in collaboration with multiple County agencies, including Planning, Building & Safety, Public Works, Environmental Health, Ventura County Fire Department, and the Assessor’s Office. It addresses common questions about the rebuilding and recovery process and includes contact information for each agency.

• County of Ventura RMA : Mountain Fire Rebuilding Information 

• VCRecovers: Rebuilding Information

• County of Ventura Debris removal dashboard  You can find out more at What residents need to know about Phase 2 debris removal.

Replacing your wildfire destroyed home: Options and Considerations

Here is a recording of a recent United Policyholders webinar on considerations re: Buy or Build and includes downloadable matrix for rebuilding, FAQ for California homeowners and slide deck. 

See also the United Policyholders "Ask an Expert" forum for responses to other questions.  Here is the response to a question about ALE while looking for a replacement home. 

https://uphelp.org/ask-an-expert/question/ale-benefits-while-looking-for-replacement-home/

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Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape In-Person

April 29 6-7pm  at the Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Rd, Camarillo 

Learn how to reduce wildfire risks with certified Master Gardener Dani Brusius. Participants will learn strategies for creating defensible space around structures, including vegetation management, landscaping techniques and home modification approaches. The workshop covers fire-resistant landscaping principles, structural hardening methods and emergency preparedness to protect homes in wildfire-prone regions.

Register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=45833