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41 wildfire mitigation contractors are listed for Sacramento County, 33 with a clear CSLB license.
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Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District received the State Fire Marshal's 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone map in March 2025 and adopted it unchanged for its service area through Ordinance 2025-01. The map and ordinance are posted on Metro Fire's FHSZ page. Parcels can also be checked on the state's Fire Hazard Severity Zone viewer.
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Metro Fire's Fire Prevention Standard 11 (revised January 2026) requires dry grass, brush and other dry vegetation to be cleared for at least 30 feet around structures, combustible fences, vehicles and combustible storage. Parcels of one acre or less must be abated completely. Larger parcels need a 30-foot perimeter firebreak plus two intersecting 60-foot firebreaks that split the lot into quarters, and agricultural land needs a 30-foot firebreak where it abuts structures, fences or roads. Mowed dead weeds must be cut to 2 inches or less and mowed again whenever they pass 6 inches, with clippings removed. Complaints are handled during the dry season (typically May–November) through two notices, a posted Notice to Abate and a final inspection. Non-compliant owners are charged a $118 administrative fee and a $159 inspection fee plus the full cost of contractor abatement, and unpaid charges can become a lien collected with property taxes.
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In the unincorporated areas it covers, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District enforces a weed abatement standard rather than a separate county defensible space ordinance. The standard requires a 30-foot clearance around structures, total abatement on parcels of an acre or less, and fees plus contractor costs for owners who don't comply. Metro Fire adopted the State Fire Marshal's 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone map for its service area without changes. Contractors below are ranked by public Google rating.
More in Sacramento County 31
Serving all of California 8
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Bottimore Custom Tractor Work
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Dave Weber Weed Abatement & Tractor Work
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Fair Oaks Arborist
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Hargo’s Land Management
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Harlan Services Inc. dba Valley Green Pest Control
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Leaonard Garcia
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Paul Cordell Weed Abatement
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Pro Terra Solutions Inc.
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Props Tree & Landscape Inc
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Sheldon Tractor
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Victoria Farms
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Wes Frere Tractor
Defensible space rules in Sacramento County
Fire hazard zones in Sacramento County
The State Fire Marshal released updated Local Responsibility Area maps in 2025. Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District received its map on March 10, 2025, held a public hearing on May 22, and adopted the map unchanged for its service area as Ordinance 2025-01. The ordinance notes that local agencies must adopt the state’s designations within 120 days. Metro Fire takes FHSZ questions at fhsz@metrofire.ca.gov or 916-859-3737. Owners in the State Responsibility Area should use the State Fire Marshal’s FHSZ page to find their zone.
Local rules and deadlines
In the unincorporated areas it covers, Metro Fire’s weed abatement program is the rule most homeowners deal with. Its Fire Prevention Standard 11 requires:
- At least 30 feet of clearance around buildings, combustible fences, vehicles and stored material.
- Total abatement on parcels of one acre or less.
- On larger parcels, a 30-foot perimeter firebreak plus intersecting 60-foot breaks.
Mowed weeds must end at 2 inches or shorter and be recut when they pass 6 inches. Complaints are taken in the dry season, typically May–November. Inspectors only judge what is visible from the street. Owners who ignore two notices and a posted Notice to Abate pay a $118 administrative fee, a $159 inspection fee and the full cost of a hired contractor. In the State Responsibility Area, CAL FIRE’s defensible space zones apply out to 100 feet.
County resources
Sacramento County’s Office of Emergency Services coordinates the county’s Fire Safe Councils, including the American River Parkway Foundation, Herald Fire Prevention Council and Rancho Murieta Regional councils. Report weed hazards to Metro Fire at 916-859-4327 or weedabatement@metrofire.ca.gov. The contractors listed below serve Sacramento County and can mow, disc or cut firebreaks to Metro Fire’s standard.
Frequently asked questions 5
Who enforces weed abatement in unincorporated Sacramento County?
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District runs the weed abatement program and follows up on complaints in the unincorporated areas it serves. Metro Fire does not handle complaints in the State Responsibility Area (CAL FIRE's jurisdiction) or in Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova, which use their own code enforcement.
How much do I have to clear?
Metro Fire's standard requires at least 30 feet of clearance around structures, combustible fences, vehicles and stored combustibles. Parcels of one acre or less must be cleared entirely. Larger parcels need a 30-foot perimeter firebreak and two 60-foot firebreaks crossing the lot.
What happens if I don't comply?
After a complaint, Metro Fire mails a notice and inspects about 30 days later. If the property still isn't compliant, a second notice follows, then a posted Notice to Abate and a final inspection seven days after that letter. If you still haven't cleared it, Metro Fire hires a contractor at your expense. Fees include $118 administrative and $159 per inspection plus the abatement cost, and unpaid bills can become a property-tax lien.
How short do weeds have to be cut?
Mowed dead weeds must be no taller than 2 inches when the job is done and must be cut again whenever dead growth passes 6 inches. Clippings have to be removed from the property. On residential lots under half an acre, where mowing or string-trimming is allowed, Metro Fire's website says weeds should be no more than 1 inch tall after cutting.
Is my home in a fire hazard severity zone?
Metro Fire adopted the State Fire Marshal's 2025 map without changes for its service area. Its FHSZ page links the ordinance and map. You can also check your parcel on the state's Fire Hazard Severity Zone viewer.