Protect your home from wildfire.
Free
Developed by a nonprofit organization committed to reducing wildfire risk in communities.
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Effective strategies backed by science and fire professionals.
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Anonymous, safe, and confidential. Your data is never shared with insurance companies or others.
About Built for Wildfire
Built for Wildfire is a free, anonymous, and easy-to-use web tool that helps homeowners, builders, architects, and local officials make safer, more informed decisions about wildfire-resistant home retrofits. Created by the nonprofit Headwaters Economics, it offers practical guidance on construction materials, upgrade strategies, and estimated costs tailored to your home’s unique characteristics.
By answering a few simple questions about your home, you can quickly compare retrofit options for your roof, deck, vents, landscaping and more, with clear, actionable recommendations to guide your next steps.
Built for Wildfire is based on the best available science and was developed with input from experts in wildfire, construction, architecture, and building codes. It is intended as general guidance and should be used alongside local building regulations and professional advice.
The tool was developed by Headwaters Economics through its Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire program with generous support from the USDA Forest Service and private foundations. Headwaters Economics is an equal opportunity provider.
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