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Park and Thompson recovery: deadline for debris program enrollment set; county to begin abatement for non‑enrollees
Summary
Butte County announced a March 14 deadline for property owners to enroll in state or alternative debris/hazard‑tree programs for Park and Thompson fire areas; remaining non‑enrollees face 10‑day abatement notices and potential state‑led cleanup and liens.
County officials reported that Friday, March 14, was the deadline for property owners in the Park and Thompson fire areas to submit a right‑of‑entry (ROE) form or sign up for the state’s debris removal or an alternative program.
Why it matters: Property owners who do not enroll risk having the state initiate abatement, with the county posting 10‑day notices and, if those notices are not acted on, the state performing debris removal followed by a lien against the property for cleanup costs.
Details: As of the March 11 meeting, staff reported 55 Park properties and 15 Thompson properties had not yet enrolled. The county’s ROE center has contacted outstanding property owners by phone, email and in person and is assisting them to enroll. If owners fail to enroll by the deadline the county will post 10‑day abatement notices and proceed under state procedures; property owners can appeal the notices during the 10‑day period.
Where to get help: Staff told residents they can apply at the ROE Center at 765 East Ave., Chico, or at the Environmental Health Division office in Oroville; applications are also online.
Ending: County officials urged eligible property owners to enroll before the deadline to avoid state abatement and liens.
