Financial Workshops & Resources

In addition to the below, we want to make sure you are aware that Assembly Bill 238 was signed into law providing up to one year mortgage relief for victims of the January 7 firestorms. Step one is to contact you mortgage servicer and submit a written request for forbearance stating that you’re experiencing financial hardship due to wildfire disaster. News article here

LOS ANGELES COUNTY EMERGENCY RENT RELIEF PROGRAM

If you’re a landlord or tenant affected by the 2025 Eaton or Palisades fire and windstorm events or any other emergency financial hardships, you may be eligible for financial assistance.

Application Window
Applications for ROUND 2 of the Emergency Rent Relief Program is now open. The deadline to submit an application is Wedensday March 11, 2026 at 4:59 PM PST.

Click here for more information

Habitat for Humanity Greater LA is offering several programs to survivors of the 2025 LA Wildfires. The Accelerator Fund is for homeowners affected by either the Pacific Palisades or Eaton Canyon wildfires. This opportunity is open to low to moderate income households demonstrating a specific financial barrier to the next steps. It provides grants of up to $10,000 to help homeowners overcome obstacles and move forward with their repair or rebuild process. Their 2025 Rebuild LA Disaster Response program is for wildfire survivors in need of home repair or rebuild assistance.  Their Appliance Replacement Grant is for those households affected by the wildfires that need assistance replacing essential appliances.

Submissions through any of the above links will be received by their ReBuild Navigation Team. If additional assistance is needed, applicants may schedule a one-on-one consultation with a ReBuild Navigation Manager or attend one of their office hour sessions:

📅 Date: (Thursdays) 3/12/26 or 3/26/26

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Location: American Legion Post 283, 15247 La Cruz Dr., Los Angeles (Pacific Palisades), CA 90272

🚪 Walk-ins Welcome — No appointment required.

👤 On-Site Contact: Martha Phoenix or Maria Carlson

📧 Email: disasterrelief@habitatla.org

📞 Phone: 310-323-4663 ext. 135

As Los Angeles County communities continue the long recovery from devastating wildfires and straight-line winds, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) remains on the ground to assist survivors who have already applied for federal disaster assistance and need additional help navigating the process.

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) in Altadena and Pacific Palisades are providing in-person support for homeowners, renters, small businesses, and private nonprofit organizations with existing SBA disaster loan applications. SBA customer service representatives are available to help applicants/borrowers understand next steps in their loan process.

Those who prefer to schedule an in-person appointment in advance can do so here. 

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers:

📍 Eaton Fire Collaborative – The Collaboratory
540 W. Woodbury Rd., Altadena, CA 91001
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

📍 Ronald Regan Palisades Post 283
15247 La Cruz Dr., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The application filing deadline for this disaster has passed. These centers are focused on assisting survivors who have already applied and require additional guidance to complete or move their application forward. On a case-by-case basis, new applications may be accepted due to extraordinary circumstances.

For more information, visit the SBA disaster page.

Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.