CONNECT with the CityLocal Responsibility Areas (LRA) 2025 Updated FHSZ Map
On March 24, 2025, the OSFM issued the 2025 Recommended Local Responsibility Area (LRA) FHSZ maps for San Diego.
LRA 2025 FHSZ Map Changes
Under State law, Government Code Section 51179 (b)(3), a local agency (SDFD) SHALL NOT decrease the level of the LRA FHSZ recommended by the OSFM. A local agency (SDFD) can only make additions to or increase the level of the LRA FHSZ recommended by the OSFM.
LRA 2025 FHSZ Map Adoption
SDFD is required by state law to adopt, by ordinance, the OSFM-recommended LRA FHSZ maps within 120 days of their release by the OSFM.
City of San Diego 2025 FHSZ Map Viewing
Click the links below to view the OSFM 2025 Recommended LRA FHSZ Maps and the proposed City of San Diego FHSZ map including additional areas not defined by the State.
Comment Period
Comments and questions can be submitted via the online Comment Form through June 30, 2025.
Additional Resources
Answers to frequently asked questions specific to the City of San Diego as well as a CAL FIRE fact sheet and FAQ document below:
Additionally, State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara provided a set of questions and answers regarding how this update will affect insurance availability and costs. You can view them at CDI-FHSZ.
Methods for Creating Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
For questions about how these maps were developed, please watch this video.
Additional information regarding the FHSZ maps and the process of development can be found at CAL FIRE FHSZ Maps.