Rebuilding/ Reoccupying Your Property

Debris Removal

The first step in rebuilding/reoccupying your property is debris removal. Debris removal has been completed for those properties who opted in to the County-run Consolidated Debris Removal Program. If you have opted to complete the clean up yourself (with the help of a licensed contractor), clean-up must take place in accordance with Mariposa County Ordinance 1179, an Ordinance Establishing Procedures and Requirements for Fire Debris and Hazard Tree Removal. The homeowner would need to obtain the necessary permits required for debris removal and restorations, hire appropriately qualified professionals to conduct the required testing, and transport waste to a Class III Landfill (Mariposa Landfill is not qualified). Details on what property owners/contractors are responsible for can be found at the end of the Alternative Program Interim Urgency Ordinance here.  

For more information, contact Environmental Health at (209) 966-2220. An Environmental Specialist can talk with homeowners about the standards needed and costs associated with debris removal.

Oak Fire Rebuilding Workshop 2.0

If you were unable to attend the Rebuilding Workshop 2.0 or would like to review some of the information presented, you can view the event recording here.

For additional information, please see the Oak Fire Rebuilding Workshop 2.0 Frequently Asked Questions document.

If you are looking for general information on rebuilding following the Oak Fire, click here.

Temporary Housing Opportunities

If you've lost your home due to the Oak Fire, it is possible to live temporarily in a Recreational Vehicle (RV) for a maximin of five (5) years while you are working with your insurance company and while you are rebuilding or installing a permanent residence.

Temporary Off-Site Housing: Individuals can temporarily live in an RV on approved property in Mariposa County while permanent housing is pursued. If the new property was not impacted by the Oak Fire, individuals can apply for this opportunity immediately. 

Applications and forms for this option can be found here OR can be picked up in person at the Building Department at 5100 Bullion Street. 

 

Temporary On-Site Housing: Individuals can temporarily live in an RV on their impacted property while permanent housing is pursued, only after the site has been cleared by the county. 


The first step in this process is to restore power on-site. In order to do this, you will need to apply for a Blue Tag and/or establish temporary power through PG&E. To apply for a Blue Tag, please contact the Building Department at 209-966-3934 or visit them at 5100 Bullion Street. If you need temporary power through PG&E, please visit yourprojects.pge.com or call 1-877-743-7782. Restoring power cannot be completed until after Phase 2 Debris Removal Operations are fully complete. 

Once power is restored, applications and forms for temporary on-site housing can be submitted. They can be found here OR can be picked up in person at the Building Department at 5100 Bullion Street. 
 

 


Rebuilding

Permanent On-Site Housing: Individuals can rebuild with a stick-built home or manufactured home for permanent replacement housing. 


The first step in this process is to restore power on-site. In order to do this, you will need to apply for a Blue Tag and/or establish temporary power through PG&E. To apply for a Blue Tag, please contact the Building Department at 209-966-3934 or visit them at 5100 Bullion Street. If you need temporary power through PG&E, please visit yourprojects.pge.com or call 1-877-743-7782. 




Restoring power cannot be completed until after Phase 2 Debris Removal Operations are fully complete. 

Once power is restored, the Residential Building Permit can be submitted. That can be found here OR can be picked up in person at the Building Department at 5100 Bullion Street. 


For rebuilding forms, please visit the Building Department Application Forms page. Note the helpful Checklist for Residential Application. 

For more information on rebuilding, please visit the Building FAQ page or call 209-966-3934. 

Oak Fire Permitting Flowchart Page 1
Oak Fire Permitting Flowchart Page 2

For a printable version of the above permitting flowchart, click here.