This page provides information from the Department of Development Services on recovery and rebuilding in unincorporated portions of Butte County after the 2018 Camp Fire Incident.
General Information
The Butte County Health Officer has issued a hazard advisory strongly suggesting no habitation of destroyed property until property is declared clear of hazardous waste and structural ash and debris by Butte County Environmental Health.
Butte County Health Officer Issues Hazard Advisory Warning Against Habitation of Destroyed Property.
August 16, 2019 - Press Release Announcing Opening of Paradise Branch Library Location for New Building Permit Services Center
Builders & Building Officials Forum - This meeting hosted by the Valley Contractors Exchange is intended to provide for an open exchange of information between contractors, designers, and homeowners with the local building departments. Representatives from Butte County and the Town of Paradise are on hand to provide information as to requirements for rebuilding, common issues, and areas for improvement.
Campfire Re-Build Progress - See the current number of fire re-build permits processed by the County
NVCF Grant Funding Agenda Item - On May 7th, 2019, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to implement a fee waiver program contingent upon availability of a non-County revenue source to backfill any waived fees. Staff have been working with NVCF on the Program which would provide partial reimbursement (50% maximum, up to $3,500) for building permit fees paid for by eligible Camp Fire survivors who choose to rebuild their home in the communities where the fire destruction occurred.
GSFA Grant Funding Agenda Item - On June 11, 2019, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to implement a fee waiver program contingent upon availability of a non-County revenue source to backfill any waived fees. Staff have been working with GSFA on the Program which would provide partial reimbursement (50% maximum, up to $3,500 for non veterans, and 100% for veterans*) for building permit fees paid for by eligible Camp Fire survivors who choose to rebuild their home in the communities where the fire destruction occurred.
*Veterans must provide DD-214 showing honorable discharge.
Information from the Department of Development Services
Frequently Asked Questions from the Department of Development Services on recovery and rebuilding (PDF).
Online Building Permit Document Search Tool - Follow this link to search for and access copies of building permit documents for the unincorporated area of Butte County. Follow this link for instructions on using the online search tool (PDF).
Application Guide for Temporary Housing on Properties Inside the Camp Fire Boundary (PDF)
Application Guide for Temporary Housing on Properties Outside the Camp Fire Boundary (PDF)
Application Guide for Temporary Truck and Equipment Staging and Laydown Areas (PDF)
University of California Co-Op Extension - Fire Resilient Homes
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Camp Fire Disaster Recovery Ordinance
The Camp Fire Disaster Recovery Ordinance is codified as Chapter 53 of Butte County Code. The Ordinance governs debris removal, interim emergency housing, temporary truck storage and laydown yards, and temporary log storage yards in the unincorporated County both inside and outside of the Camp Fire area.
Governor's Executive Orders Related to the Camp Fire
ButteCountyRecovers.org - Please follow the official website for Camp Fire response and recovery and signup for email updates.
Follow this link to subscribe to email updates from the Department of Development Services on recovery and rebuilding from the Camp Fire.