The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Defensible Space Program is designed to help low-income seniors and/or disabled citizens create a defensible space surrounding their residence (such as brush clearing and weed abatement). This program is for people who do not have the physical or financial ability to create their own defensible space. Age or disability and income verification must be submitted to determine eligibility. Both property owners, and renters with property owner's permission, may be eligible.

There are hundreds of applicants and wait times for this service can be 1-2 years, but people are encouraged to submit applications at any time.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.areyoufiresafe.com/
• Access & Functional Needs (AFN) program, including FAQs - https://www.areyoufiresafe.com/programs/access-functional-needs-afn
• Application form - https://cdn-cms.f-static.net/uploads/2149934/normal_5f1604a6f2870.pdf. People can fill in and submit form online, or download, print, and mail to: Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, Access and Functional Needs, PO Box 1112, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Form asks for a signature but in online submissions that can be left blank. Applicants will be contacted directly by Fire Safe Council for any needed signature/s or documents.
• Contact - https://www.areyoufiresafe.com/contact-us