Assistance Deadlines Approaching
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Los Angeles County workers, business owners, and self-employed people affected by the wildfires have until Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Click here for more information.
SBA Physical Damage Loans
Deadline: May 30, 2025 – Submit your application before it’s too late! More info here.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available
Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations located in a declared disaster area and which have suffered substantial economic injury may be eligible for a Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Visit the SBA website for details. The deadline to apply is October 8, 2025.
Foreclosure Relief for Wildfire-Affected Homeowners
There is a foreclosure moratorium for FHA-insured single-family mortgages in effect until July 7, 2025. It gives disaster-affected homeowners more time to focus on recovery without the fear of foreclosure.
If you need guidance exploring foreclosure prevention options, Department of Consumer and Business Affairs counselors are available to help. For more information, call DCBA at 800-593-8222 or visit dcba.lacounty.gov/foreclosure-prevention.
During CalFresh Awareness Month, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services highlights the critical role CalFresh plays in supporting the health and well-being of thousands of low-income individuals and families by increasing their food-buying power to put more healthy food on their tables.
Apply for CalFresh today at GetCalFresh.org or BenefitsCal.com.
One-Stop Permit Centers are here to help guide property owners through the rebuilding process, answer any questions they have and connect them with each of the building and planning agencies responsible for their area.
Here's more about these Centers.
 Owners of Properties with Fire Debris Who Didn't Opt-In to Government Debris Removal Program Need a Fire Debris Removal Permit by June 1
Private property owners who have opted out of the government-sponsored debris removal program, or did not opt-in to that program, must hire an approved, specialized contractor to complete the work in full compliance with all applicable requirements, regulations and safety standards.
📅 Important Debris Removal Deadlines
🟢 June 1, 2025 - Fire Debris Removal Permit
All property owners who opted out or did not submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form must obtain a Fire Debris Removal (FDR) permit and hire a licensed contractor by June 1.
If a permit is not obtained by this date, the property may be declared a Public Nuisance.
🟢 June 30, 2025 - Complete Debris Removal
Fire debris must be removed by June 30, 2025. If cleanup is not completed by this date, the property may be declared a Public Nuisance.
If a property owner fails to meet the above deadlines, the County may take steps to remove fire ash and debris from the property; the cost of this debris removal will be charged to the property owner. If not paid, the cost may be recovered through a lien on the property.
Appeal Process - An appeal process will be in place for the properties that are subject to abatement. Details on how to submit an appeal will be included in the formal notices sent to property owners.
Property owners can receive an Eaton and Palisades Fire Debris Removal permit via the County’s EPIC-LA system. This permit allows home and business owners—and their authorized private contractors—to manage their own debris removal efforts while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental standards. For more details, click here.
For more information, visit this web page or call the Debris Removal Hotline at 888-479-7328.
If you have concerns over how private contractors are hauling debris, you can file formal complaints on The Works app or through the Opt-Out Fire Debris Removal Permits Hotline:1-888-479-7328. The hotline is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
If you have opted in to the government debris removal program, and have questions or need assistance, help is available:
📝 recovery.lacounty.gov
📞 (844) 347-3332 - Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
🏢 Disaster Recovery Centers are open Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturdays. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📧 [email protected] | [email protected]
Follow the County-wide progress via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Phase 2 Debris Removal Public Viewer.
This Saturday - Virtual Workshop on Rebuilding: Like-for-Like and Why It Matters
 Are you rebuilding or planning to rebuild in an unincorporated area? Join a virtual workshop on "Like-for-Like."
📅 This Saturday, May 17, 2025
🕙 10:00 a.m. - Noon
➡ Register here
A "Like-for-Like" rebuild is the construction of a house that is the same or similar to the house that existed prior to the fires and offers homeowners a streamlined review and shorter approval time.
The workshop will include an overview of the zoning and permitting process, making it ideal for design professionals and builders. Homeowners are also welcome to attend.
For reasonable ADA and Title VI accommodations, interpreting services, and materials in other languages, please contact Public Works at (626) 940-7998. This service is free.
Previous Rebuilding Together Virtual Workshops Can Be Reviewed by Clicking Below
April 26, 2025 Workshop on how to solicit, select, and work with a design professional.
May 3, 3035 Workshop on how preapproved plans and streamlined permitting processes can help homeowners rebuild more efficiently, safely, and affordably – while preserving the historic character of our neighborhoods and meeting modern codes.
Rebuilding Permit Centers: Get Help with Rebuilding
Rebuilding Permit Centers are open for guidance through the rebuilding process for residents affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires. These permit centers connect you with the departments responsible for rebuilding in your area.
LA County One-Stop Permit Center
464 West Woodbury Road, Suite 210, Altadena, CA 91001
Walk-In Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Rebuild Consultation Appointments Available:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 Noon.
SCE Planner Appointments Available:
Monday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. - Noon.
Click here for more information.
LA County One-Stop Permit Center
26600 Agoura Road, #110, Calabasas, CA 91302
Walk-In Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Rebuild Consultation Appointments Available:
Monday and Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – Noon.
SCE Appointments Available:
Monday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. - Noon.
Click here for more information.
City of LA - One Stop Permit Center
1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Open Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Click here for more information.
City of Malibu Rebuild Center
23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 240, Malibu, CA 90265
Open Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Click here for more information.
City of Pasadena Planning Recovery Virtual Consultations
Appointments are available Monday through Thursday here
Questions: Email or visit the Pasadena Permit Center
The County of Los Angeles has an introductory resource guide for planning, designing, and constructing healthy, fire resilient, and efficient buildings and properties. The resource guide is for property owners—and design and building professionals supporting property owners—faced with post-fire rebuilding. The resource guide also supports those considering retrofitting existing structures and/or building new structures regardless of fire impacts.
The guide includes currently available incentives & rebates, and links to other trusted information with fact sheets and checklists for property owners.
Click here to explore the guide.
Altadena Community Meetings
Mondays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Online, hosted by Supervisor Kathryn Barger.
Free Blood Testing for Lead
The Department of Public Health is offering free blood lead testing for those concerned about exposure to lead from the recent wildfires.
- Residents can visit their medical provider
- Dial 1-800-524-5323 to request a free appointment through Quest Labs
- Visit one of the community events listed here where Public Health is offering free blood lead testing
For more information on blood testing, click here.
For more post-fire information from County of Los Angeles Public Health, click here.
Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic in Pasadena
Mondays and Wednesdays, from Noon to 5 p.m.
In person, hosted by the Eaton Health Village, in partnership with the Department of Mental Health
For free medical and mental health care, including medical consultations, medical refills, mental health services and case management, vision care, and dental care.
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Location: Pasadena Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1280 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104)
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More information: 951-595-7032 or click here
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