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Camp Fire Information
Campfire Re-Build - Find helpful information for re-building, the current number of fire re-build permits processed by the County and information regarding our Fee Incentive Program.
View the Camp Fire Re-Build page.
Rebuild Paradise Residential Floor Plan Library
Rebuild Paradise and its partners have brought together a number of design submittals that are available for use in the rebuild area.
Please check the link above for more information by visiting the Rebuild Paradise website.
General Information
Butte County Health Officer Issues Hazard Advisory Warning Against Habitation of Destroyed Property.
- Information regarding re-entry to the burn area
- Re-Entry Health and Safety Information Packet (PDF)
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 within 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.
NVCF Grant Funding Agenda Item
On May 7th, 2019, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to implement a fee waiver program contingent upon the availability of a non-County revenue source to backfill any waived fees. The staff has 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.
Access the NVCF Grant Funding Agenda Item (PDF).
GSFA Grant Funding Agenda Item
On June 11, 2019, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to implement a fee waiver program contingent upon the availability of a non-County revenue source to backfill any waived fees. The staff has 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.
Access the GSFA Grant Funding Agenda Item (PDF).
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. View the Building Permit Online Search Instructions (PDF) for instructions on using the online search tool.
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)
Access information about Fire Resilient Homes.
Camp Fire Facts
| Parcel Size (Acres) | Count (Unincorporated, with Qualifying Structure, Within Camp Fire Perimeter) |
|---|---|
| 0-.99 | 2718 |
| January 1, 1999 | 329 |
| 2-4.99 | 381 |
| 5-9.99 | 374 |
| 10 > | 507 |
| Total Parcels | 4309 |
Camp Fire Disaster Recovery Ordinance
Chapter 53 Camp Fire Disaster Recovery Ordinance Summary Table
Governor's Executive Orders Related to the Camp Fire
- 2018-11-14 Governor's Executive Order B-57-18 (PDF)
- 2018-11-28 Governor's Executive Order B-58-18 (PDF)
Butte County Recovers
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 the recovery and rebuilding of the Camp Fire.