California bill would give homeowners cash to fireproof their properties

California Safe Homes Act could give homeowners cash to fireproof properties

The measure would offer grants to low- and moderate-income property owners living in high fire risk areas. Advocates hope the proposed bill could help thousands of homeowners keep their insurance policies.

California bill would give homeowners cash to fireproof their properties

As California begins requiring homeowners to take steps to protect their properties from wildfires, a new state bill aims to offer cash for mitigation efforts, including clearing vegetation and installing fire-resistant roofing. Assembly Bill 888, dubbed the California Safe Homes…

Underinsured and Unprotected: Are California Insurance Agents to Blame? | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

The devastating wildfires that have ravaged California in recent years show that an increasingly disturbing pattern has emerged, demonstrating that most homeowners discover they are grossly underinsured when they attempt to rebuild. A recent in-depth investigative report by the San Francisco Chronicle, “A Broken System is Keeping California Homes Underinsured. Millions Have No Idea They’re at Risk,” shed … The post Underinsured and Unprotected: …

Many homeowners don't know they are responsible for maintaining their own homes, a new survey shows. - Scary, says expert.