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. 
 

LRA 2025 FHSZ Map Viewing

Click the links below to view the OSFM 2025 Recommended LRA FHSZ Maps.

City of San Diego LRA 2025 FHSZ Map

Statewide OSFM 2025 Recommended LRA FHSZ Map Viewer
 

Comment Period

There is no formal comment period required by state law. Comments and questions can be submitted via the online Comment Form. 
 

Additional Resources

CAL FIRE has provided a fact sheet and answers to frequently asked questions, which you can view below:

LRA Legislation Factsheet & FAQs (English)
FHSZ FAQs (Spanish)

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.