Fire hazard zones for vacant land in Los Angeles
Of the 5,480 vacant lots in Los Angeles, 1,026 (19%) are in a CAL FIRE Very High fire hazard severity zone, 0 are High and 0 are Moderate. 4,454 are outside any zone. In High and Very High zones, sellers of property with buildings must show a defensible space inspection, and new homes must meet California's wildfire building standards.
Fire hazard zones in Los Angeles
| CAL FIRE zone | Vacant lots | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Very High | 1,026 | 19% |
| High | 0 | 0% |
| Moderate | 0 | 0% |
| Not in a zone | 4,454 | 81% |
What the zones mean for buyers: fire hazard zones explained.
Lots in a High or Very High fire zone in Los Angeles
Lowest assessed value first (25 of 1,026).
Lots outside fire hazard zones in Los Angeles
Lowest assessed value first (25 of 4,454).
Questions about land in Los Angeles
Is Los Angeles in a fire hazard severity zone?
1,026 of 5,480 vacant lots in Los Angeles are in a CAL FIRE fire hazard severity zone: 1,026 Very High, 0 High and 0 Moderate. 4,454 are outside any zone.
What does a Very High fire zone mean for land in Los Angeles?
The seller must disclose it, owners must keep defensible space cleared around buildings, and a new home must meet California's wildfire building standards (Building Code Chapter 7A). Get insurance quotes before you buy.
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Sources
Counts are LandGrab's analysis of 2026 public data for vacant parcels in Los Angeles County, updated 2026-10-18. Maps change; confirm a specific lot with the county before you buy.