Goat grazing for brush clearing runs about $800–$3,500 per acre in published prices, with public fuel-break projects at $400–$500 per acre. Many providers have minimums of about 1–10 acres. We found 5 providers in City of San Diego business records.
Source: Provider websites, USDA Cleveland National Forest, City of San Diego business tax records. Last updated: . Methodology · Data
Ask about acreage minimums; neighbors often combine parcels.
Confirm fencing, water and herder supervision are included.
Ask for references from HOAs or fire agencies.
Businesses (5)
Name
City
Category
Years in business
Price
ELM Goats (Environmental Land Management)
San Diego
Good Shepherds Regenerative Land Management
San Diego County
$950–$3,500/acre
Hire-A-Goat
Ramona
$800–$1,200/acre (2011 quote)
Rent A Goat
serves SD County
custom quote, ~10-acre minimum
Capra Goats LLC
serves SD County
Data: CSLB public license master (San Diego County, pulled Oct 16 2026); City of San Diego permits issued 2026 (data.sandiego.gov). Permit valuations are what owners declare to the City, not final invoices.