Applications for ROUND 2 of the
Emergency Rent Relief Program
will re-open FEBRUARY 9, 2026

Directed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and administered by the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs in partnership with The Center by Lendistry (TCbL), this program will distribute more than $23 million in rental and mortgage relief to eligible landlords and homeowners affected by the Palisades, Eaton, and other wildfires.

Relief to Help Families Stay Housed

The Emergency Rent Relief Program will provide financial assistance to:

• Eligible Landlords whose tenants were unable to pay rent due to emergency-related hardship, or whose rental units were directly affected by the wildfires and remain vacant due to needed repairs, and

• Displaced Homeowners who lost their homes in the wildfires and are now renting elsewhere while facing unpaid rent, unpaid mortgages, or other qualified expenses caused by recent emergencies.

Grants may cover up to six months of debt, with a maximum award of $15,000 per rental unit in most cases.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.Submitting an application does not guarantee funding.

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 the 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.

Options to bypass permitting delays

The SBA has implemented new regulations to aid in permitting delays through a new executive order. These regulatory changes will enable SBA disaster borrowers to bypass certain state and local permitting requirements if the borrower has been unable to obtain requisite approvals after an extended period of time. The new regulations will allow for the timely use of approved SBA disaster loans and rapid rebuilding. Click here for more information.

Loss of Use/“ALE” and Insurance Claim Q & A

• Thursday, February 12, 2026

  5:00pm - 6:30pm PT

• Zoom

• California Wildfire Standing Homes and Partial Losses

• Pre-submit your question by scrolling down and putting it into our submission form, Deadline is 2/9
  
  Helpful Documents:
  United Policyholders has some helpful documents available to download and share.
  Survivors Speak: Best practices for the rebuilding process

  Protecting Yourself with Builder’s Risk Insurance During a Construction Project

Habitat for Humanity recently shared this video as a resource to help encourage wildfire-impacted homeowners become familiar with the programs Habitat LA offers. The intent is for individuals navigating the disaster recovery process to connect directly with our disaster relief team for support.
Habitat ReBUILD LA - Susan's Palisades Home

Residents in the Palisades Fire burn area and the Eaton Fire burn area can obtain free soil testing, for a limited time. Get more information here.

Residents can drop off soil samples at any time in the outside drop-off container.

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.

- or -

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.

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 

The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and its AJCCsare hosting weekly recruitment pop-ups for workers and job seekers impacted by the January 2025 wildfires and windstorms.

Every Thursday at a local AJCC, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., get in-person access to:
✔ One-on-one support from AJCC staff to explore career pathways and hiring and training services
✔ Eligibility screening and enrollment assistance for the Fire Recovery and Resilience Workforce Program.
-Create a profile on CalJOBS in advance here, if possible.

For individuals using TTY: 909-865-2835

Small Business

See Resource Guide / Recovery Resources for more.
Here’s what’s new or updated:

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.

🎁 Shoppers and gift-givers can get Shop Local gift cards.

The Rental Housing Habitability Program (RHHP) aims to ensure rental units meet habitability standards, support property values, and provide safe living conditions.

The Los Angeles County Post-Fire Environmental Data Dashboard is updated continually as new assessment results are made available. Residents are encouraged to check the dashboard regularly for updates. Changes are highlighted in the “Latest Updates” section on the homepage.

Key recent updates are summarized below:

• Eaton and Palisades Fire Soil Testing Program by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Updated data showing results of soil lead testing by ZIP code through November 2025. Please note that this free soil testing program was recently expanded to include the community impacted by the Palisades Fire.    

• Blood Lead Level Monitoring by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Updated data showing results of blood lead testing through November 2025.

• Post-Fire Environmental Assessment by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

Updated section with results from soil and/or air testing at Dahlia Heights Elementary School, Marquez Charter Elementary School, Palisades Charter High School, and Rockdale Elementary School.  

• Health Exposure Map by the Public Health Extreme Events Research (PHEER) Network

Added new section highlighting the PHEER Network’s health exposure map, which serves as a compilation of data tracking the aftermath of the January 2025 wildfires.

• Air Monitoring by the LA Fire HEALTH Study

Updated section to include Data Brief #7.1, describing reduced Chromium-6 levels in air near the burn zones.  

If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing plan, we encourage you to stay in touch with FEMA.

Rental Assistance provides funds to pay a security deposit and rent for a dwelling other than your damaged home. You must continue to work toward a permanent housing plan to remain eligible for Rental Assistance.

The initial rental assistance award, which FEMA pays to the renter, may pay for up to two months’ rent, with incremental three-month extensions up to 18 months from the date of the FEMA disaster declaration (Jan. 8, 2025), if the applicant remains eligible.

More information is here.

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 you own a single-family home, condo or permanently affixed manufactured home (may include up to 4 units). 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.

LA County Recovers

Expressway on the Road to Recovery offers ways to speed up the process of rebuilding.

Permit Fee Waiver at the One-Stop Permit Centers

To apply for a fee waiver, fill out a Request for Fire Rebuild Fee Waiver or Refund form and email it to recovery@planning.lacounty.gov. Print versions of this form will also be accepted at the One-Stop Permit Centers.

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.

The City of Malibu has a Fee Waiver Program to help property owners affected by the recent fires. The program eliminates City planning and building permit fees for like-for-like, owner-occupied homes and duplexes.
The fee waiver applies to City of Malibu-issued permits for:

Planning approvals and building permits
Temporary housing
Wastewater treatment system upgrades
Required infrastructure (seawalls, water tanks, suppression systems)
Accessory structures, hardscaping, and landscaping

Key Deadlines:
June 30, 2028: Fee Waiver Application Due
June 30, 2028: Planning Applications Must Be Complete
December 30, 2030: All Building Permits Must Be Pulled

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)
➡ City of LA
➡ City of Malibu

• 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.

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

Disaster Preparedness - LA City Ready Your LA Neighborhood Program

The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department has launched the Ready Your LA Neighborhood (RYLAN) Program. RYLAN provides free and easy to use tools to help you and your family, business, and neighborhood prepare for disaster. Emergency preparation today will help to reduce injuries, protect your property and most importantly, save lives. Follow the link to access the program site.

Depending on the location of your property, there are multiple options designed to address the difficulties of rebuilding. Information is gathered for the Palisades Fire properties here and the Eaton Fire properties here. 

Here's a step-by-step guide for rebuilding.


Like-for-Like Rebuilds: And Why It Matters - Recorded Webinar
Video Slides (PDF)

To learn more about the benefits of a like-for-like rebuild visit the Like-For-Like Rebuild page.

Preapproved Plans: A Headstart for Homeowners - Recorded Webinar 
Video   Slides (PDF)

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


Resilient Rebuild Resources Guide - Recorded Webinar
Video  Slides (PDF)

The County of Los Angeles has an introductory resource guide for planning, designing, and constructing healthy, fire-resilient, and efficient buildings and properties.


Rebuilding Together Virtual Workshops
Recordings are available of eight Rebuilding Together Virtual Workshops. Discover insights from experts on topics like addressing funding gaps, finding and working with design professionals and licensed contractors, navigating manufactured and factory-built home submittals, and more.


Fee Waivers and Refunds
The LA County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to waive and refund fees forqualifying 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 City of Malibu has a Fee Waiver Program to help property owners affected by the recent fires. The program eliminates City planning and building permit fees for like-for-like, owner-occupied homes and duplexes.

The County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors approved deferring and refunding specified permit fees for qualified City of Malibu homeowners who submit applications for County permits for rebuilding single-family homes impacted by Palisades Fire.

State of California 2025 LA Fires Dedicated Website
Find services you need & track LA’s progress!
Help and information for people affected by the wildfires

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LA County Joint Information Center Newsletter Sign-Up

The LA County Joint Information Center Newsletter shares regular updates regarding services, programs, and opportunities for survivors as they navigate the long-term recovery process. This is an excellent resource to remain aware of what services partners are providing. Below are instructions for subscribing and screenshots with guidance.

Click this link and then subscribe under:

• Main topic - “Chief Executive Office”,

• then scroll down to Sub topic - ”January 2025 Wildfires

• Opt-In - “CEO - Coordinated Joint Information Center Daily Update” (see sample here)