News, Information, and Resources for the Public from the Los Angeles County Coordinated Joint Information Center

Malibu Community Recovery Workshop Wednesday, August 6

In support of residences and small business owners impacted by the Franklin and Palisades Fires, get updates on debris removal, health and wellness resources, economic aid, and fire preparedness.

Malibu Rebuilds
📅 Wednesday, August 6, 2025
🕘 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
📍 Malibu City Hall, City Council Chambers
23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265.

Low Income Fare is Easy Program (LIFE) Access for Fire Survivors Extended Through January 2026

Through LIFE, eligible riders can receive an initial 90-day free transit pass followed by ongoing monthly discounts—such as 20 free rides per month—loaded directly onto their TAP cards. The program is available on Metro buses and trains as well as a network of participating local transit agencies, ensuring riders can access work, school, medical care, and other essential services.

The Wildfire Recovery modified LIFE enrollment assists survivors of the Eaton and Palisades wildfires.

Check out LIFE here.

Small Business Recovery Center Pop-Up Event in Malibu August 7

Get financial resource and consultation support for your small business' recovery.

📅 Thursday, August 7, 2025
🕘 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
📍 Malibu Country Mart
3835 Cross Creek Road, Malibu, CA 90265

Register for this free event here.

Malibu-Topanga Business Interruption Fund

The Malibu-Topanga Business Interruption Fund (BIF) is a grant program to help small businesses in Malibu and Topanga recover from economic losses caused by extended road closures following the Palisades Fire.

The program is administered by the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) in partnership with AidKit. Eligible businesses can receive between $10,000 and $20,000 in financial relief to help offset revenue losses stemming from decreased customer access during prolonged closures of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Topanga Canyon Boulevard.

Applications are being accepted until August 22, 2025, at 5 p.m.

To qualify, businesses must:

• Be located in Malibu (90265) or Topanga (90290)
• Employ 100 or fewer workers
• Earn no more than $6 million in annual gross revenue
• Be a storefront business where customers physically come to transact business (some qualifying home-based businesses that require in-person clients, such as daycares, may also apply)
• Have been operating in California before January 1, 2025
• Be active and in good standing with all required tax and business licenses

Apply and learn more here.

DEO and AidKit will be hosting an application assistance event to support small businesses with their applications:

Malibu Application Assistance Event
📅 Tomorrow, Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕛 12 Noon
📍 Malibu Library
23519 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA 90265.

This is a hybrid event. You can attend in person or via Zoom.

CalAssist Mortgage Fund for California Disaster Survivors
is Taking Applications

The CalAssist Mortgage Fund is a state program that provides much-needed relief from mortgage payments for displaced families whose homes were destroyed or left uninhabitable by a California disaster such as the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire.

You may eligible if your primary residence was destroyed or is uninhabitable due to a qualified disaster from 1/1/2023 through 1/8/2025, you meet program income limits, you have a mortgage or reverse mortgage, and you own a single-family home, condo or permanently affixed manufactured home (may include up to 4 units). If you qualify and are selected, the Fund will pay three months of mortgage payments, up to a maximum of $20,000. Funds never have to be repaid and it’s free to apply. Grants will be paid directly to your mortgage servicer.

Funds are limited and applications will be reviewed in the order received.

Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program

The Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program provides immediate hiring and training support for impacted and dislocated workers from the January 2025 windstorms and wildfires in partnership with LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the region’s America’s Job Centers of California.

Check eligibility and fill out an interest form here.

Regional “Shop Local. Dine Local. Recover Local.” Campaign Supports Economic Recovery for Fire Impacted Small Businesses

Local businesses in or near impacted areas can sign up at shoplocal.la to be included in the Recover Local Business Directory, an online list of highly-impacted businesses.

Emergency Protections In Place Until October 1, 2025
for Short-Term Rentals, Hotels, and Motels

To support wildfire survivors and ensure access to emergency housing, Executive Order N-28-25 extends tenancy and occupancy protections to October 1, 2025 for people displaced by the wildfires.

The Order allows wildfire evacuees to continue to be considered short-term occupants rather than tenants when they stay beyond 30 days in short-term rentals, hotels and motels.

📞 Contact the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs' Housing and Tenant Protections team at 800-593-8222 if you have questions.

See here for more information.

Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Deadline: October 8, 2025

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.

Join host David Sommers as he digs in and discovers how the Army Corps of Engineers is using science to remove debris created by the Eaton Fire in Altadena.

Watch here.

For Property Owners Who Have Opted In to the Government Debris Removal Program

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. - 5 p.m.

📧 [email protected] | [email protected]

Did You Know...?

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.

You can follow the County-wide debris removal progress via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Phase 2 Debris Removal Public Viewer.

eCheck AI Pilot is Part of “Express Lane” for Faster Rebuilding

LA County and the City of Los Angeles are partnering with Archistar for the eCheck AI Pilot, a cutting-edge tool that reviews building plans for compliance with zoning rules using artificial intelligence.

Property owners whose single-family homes were impacted by the Eaton Fire or the Palisades Fire and are located in a single-family residential zone are invited to join as Early Adopters.

The eCheck AI Pilot is one way residents can accelerate the approval process, along with opting for a pre-approved plans and a Like-for-Like Rebuild.

Here’s how residents can participate in the eCheck AI Pilot:

• Sign up for a free account:

➡LA County (Altadena and other unincorporated areas)

-or-

➡City of LA

• Look up your property address.
• Upload your architectural drawings in PDF format.
• Residents can choose between Like-for-Like and Non-Like-for-Like rebuild projects.

During the pilot, results may take up to 10 business days, but may be delivered faster.

When results are ready, participants can review them on the eCheck platform and include the downloadable report in their permit application.

Participants in the pilot program will be helping to train the AI model and accelerating recovery in our communities. This is a completely voluntary pilot; it is not required as part of the existing Plan Check application process.

The eCheck AI Pilot is just one innovation in the upcoming LA County Forward: Blueprint for Rebuilding.

The forthcoming Blueprint will set out the necessary conditions for a successful recovery effort and will provide a roadmap for how the County will work with its State and city partners, along with residents, community stakeholders, and private industry to speed up construction timelines, reduce costs, and support the workforce we need to rebuild communities impacted by the fires.

The Road to Rebuilding: Overview

This animated video provides an overview of some of the steps on the Road to Rebuilding.

Fee Waivers & Refunds for Rebuilding

On June 17, 2025, the LA County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to waive and refund fees for qualifying property owners rebuilding single-family homes in unincorporated Los Angeles County following the Eaton and Palisades wildfires.

Residents can check their eligibility on this Fee Waivers & Refunds page.

The Road to Rebuilding guide to help residents navigate the complex rebuilding process after a wildfire, Los Angeles County has created this guide to help identify the steps necessary for rebuilding on your property.

The guide will take residents step-by-step through the rebuilding process.

Recorded 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, 2025 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.

📺 May 17, 2025 Workshop on What Like-for-Like is and why it matters for unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County - how to take advantage of this process, which can help homeowners rebuild efficiently, safely, and affordably.

📺 June 26, 2025 Workshop on Resilient Rebuilding Resource Guide - for communities in unincorporated LA County recovering from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, an overview of the resource guide and the information and resources for planning, designing, and constructing a high-performance building more resilient to fire risks.

NEW:

📺 July 12, 2025 Workshop on Navigating Manufactured and Factory-Built Home Submittals - an overview of both Housing and Community Development and LA County requirements for submittals of Manufactured and Factory-Built Homes in unincorporated areas.

Pre-Approved Plans

To learn about the benefits of using pre-approved plans visit the
Pre-Approved Plans page.

To see the library with latest pre-approved designs visit the Standard
Plan Catalog page.

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.

Self-Certification Pilot Program for Rebuilding in Unincorporated Areas

The Building Plan Self-Certification Pilot Program is designed to streamline plan review and help homeowners rebuild faster following the Eaton and Palisades Fires.

Under this program, California licensed architects and engineers can self-certify that their building plans comply with the Los Angeles County Building Code, eliminating the need for a full plan check review. Architects and engineers interested in participating in the program must register at recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding/self-certification.

A list of professionals registered to self-certify will be available at recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding. Only architects and engineers who register in advance will be able to self-certify plans.

Eligible projects include the replacement of single-family homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and appurtenant structures that were damaged by the Eaton or Palisades Fire and are located in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

All required approvals from other L.A. County departments – including Regional Planning, Public Health, and Fire – must still be obtained prior to the issuance of a building permit.

L.A. County Public Works will continue to offer traditional plan checks and other rebuilding tools, including preapproved standard plans that have already been reviewed for code compliance.

For more information on the Self-Certification Pilot Program, eligibility requirements, or to find a registered professional, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding/self-certification/.

Additional In-Person Services Are Available to Assist in Wildfire Recovery

In-person County services continue to be available at two locations for those impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires:

One-Stop Rebuilding Center
📍 1828 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
🕘 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Altadena Community Center
📍 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
🕘 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) in-person presence will end at 5 p.m. July 31, 2025, at the One Stop Rebuilding Center. Other agencies, including County of Los Angeles services, will remain.

To contact FEMA and stay in touch, visit DisasterAssistance.gov.

To speak with a FEMA specialist directly call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service. Lines are open daily from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week.

Altadena’s New Village Post Office

Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the Altadena Recovery and Rebuild Corporation (ARRC), and the U.S. Postal Service officially opened a Village Post Office at Webster’s Pharmacy in Altadena today. To restore services to the Altadena area, the new postal counter at Webster's accepts mail and package drop-offs, has pre-paid box services, flat-rate mailing supplies, and sells forever stamps.

📍 Location: Webster’s Community Pharmacy at Chase Plaza 2333 Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001

Altadena Community Meetings

Mondays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Online, hosted by Supervisor Kathryn Barger.

Join: LA County's YouTube channel.
Join on Zoom with live Spanish interpretation and ASL: Click here

Free Testing for Lead

Residents who were near wildfires or burn areas are able to receive free blood lead testing through December 2025 by the following two options:

1. Visit Your Medical Provider.
Ask your doctor for a blood lead test. Testing is covered by most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal.

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2. Schedule a Free Blood Lead Test at a Quest Lab.
Call 1-800-LA-4-LEAD (1-800-524-5323) to request a free appointment. Testing is simple, confidential, and convenient.

The Department of Public Health also has a FREE soil lead testing program for residents living downwind of the Eaton Fire burn area.

For more information, including instructions on how to participate, please visit: ph.lacounty.gov/eaton-soil-testing

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.

Location: Pasadena Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1280 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104)
More information: 951-595-7032 or click here

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