California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB)
California reimburses crime-scene cleanup (capped around $1,709), and the work must be performed by a registered trauma-scene waste practitioner.
Direct victims, family members of homicide victims, and property owners where the crime occurred. One of the most comprehensive programs in the country.
Verify before applying: Program details including coverage limits, phone numbers, and application procedures change periodically. Confirm all information directly with California Victim Compensation Board before submitting a claim. This page was last reviewed March 2026.
Before filing a compensation claim in California, it helps to have a realistic cost estimate in hand — both for the application itself and for any insurance claim you may file simultaneously. Our free biohazard cleanup cost calculator lets you estimate cleanup costs in under 60 seconds, see what your insurance will likely cover, and download a formatted worksheet you can attach to your compensation application.
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