Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) 2025 Updated FHSZ Maps
On March 24, 2025, The Office of the State Fire Marshal issued the 2025 Recommended Local Responsibility Area (LRA) FHSZ maps for the City of Santa Monica.
LRA 2025 FHSZ Map Changes
Under State Law, Government Code Section 51179 (b)(3), a local agency (SMFD) SHALL NOT decrease the level of the LRA FHSZ recommended by the OSFM.
A local agency (SMFD) can make additions to or increase the level of the LRA FHSZ recommended by the OSFM. SMFD is not proposing any additions or increases in the LRA FHSZ during this adoption process.
2025 LRA FHSZ Maps Adoption Hearing
The SMFD is required by state law to adopt by ordinance, the OSFM recommended LRA FHSZ maps within 120 days of release by the OSFM. The council meetings specific to the adoption of this ordinance will be posted here when the dates are confirmed.
2025 LRA FHSZ Maps Viewing
The OSFM 2025 Recommended LRA FHSZ Maps be viewed in person or by clicking on the hyperlink for the areas listed below.
Statewide OSFM 2025 Recommended LRA FHSZ Map Viewer
Santa Monica Local Fire Hazard Serverity Zones
Comment Period: There is no formal comment period required by State Law. Comments and questions can be submitted via the city council meetings during public comment.
Additional resources regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zones:
CAL FIRE provided a fact sheet and answers to frequently asked questions, which you can see at LRA Legislation Factsheet.
Additionally, State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara provided a set of questions and answers about how this update will affect insurance availability and costs. You can see it at CDI- FHSZ.
Additional information regarding the FHSZ maps and the process of development can be found at: CAL FIRE FHSZ Maps.