The LA County Chief Sustainability Office (CSO) has shared Food Base LA, the new L.A. County food system dashboard launched by USC and the newly created L.A. County Office of Food Systems.

The dashboard informs the development, implementation, and evaluation of interventions to promote food access, nutrition security, and sustainability.

Scan the QR code for more information.

Scan the QR code to register.

In-person events as well as webinars will be providing help over the next several days.
View recorded webinars here.

Emergency Rent Relief: Applicant Workshops
THIS Monday, March 9, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 East Los Angeles Library
4837 E. 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 9002

Emergency Rent Relief: Informational Q&A Webinar (ENGLISH AND SPANISH)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Click here for Zoom.

Emergency Rent Relief: In-Person Assistance (ENGLISH AND SPANISH)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
📍 East Los Angeles Library
4837 E. 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 9002

Additional Help is Available

The Emergency Rent Relief Program has Community-Based Partners that offer 1-on-1 support. These partners can help you understand eligibility requirements and guide you through the application process. You can contact any partner for assistance based on their location or the languages they offer.

For a full list of community partners, available languages, and to set up a virtual or in-person meeting, check here.


📞 You can also get free multilingual help by phone:
877-849-0770
Monday through Friday
8 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Limited weekend support by appointment only.

The Los Angeles County Emergency Rent Relief Program applications close NEXT WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026, at 4:59 p.m.

Tenants can apply through the online program portal. Tenants can also apply by phone through approved program partners.

The Los Angeles County Emergency Rent Relief Program (LAERRP) has reopened, expanding access by allowing tenants to apply while continuing to accept applications from landlords.

During Round 1 of the program, which closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, the County accepted applications from eligible landlords and property owners experiencing unpaid rent due to emergency-related financial hardship. A total of 4,644 applications were received during the first round.

Applications close Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 4:59 p.m.

Tenants can apply through the online program portal. Tenants can also apply by phone through approved program partners. This change improves access for households experiencing housing instability by allowing tenants to initiate the process themselves, rather than relying solely on landlord-initiated applications.

Once a payment is issued to the landlord, tenants will be notified of the payment and the time period covered for their records.

Both tenants and landlords must complete their required portions of the application. Applications will not be considered if either party does not participate.

The expansion of the CalAssist Mortgage Fund program makes available up to a full year of mortgage assistance up to $100,000 that does not need to be repaid. The expansion also allows more families to access this assistance with broader income eligibility.

Under the expanded program, eligible homeowners may receive 12 months of mortgage payments, paid directly to their mortgage servicers. This is a fourfold increase of the program, which previously offered three months of relief. Assistance is available to homeowners who are current on their mortgage, in forbearance, or behind on payments. Families who previously received three months of assistance will be offered additional support, bringing total assistance to a full year.

In addition, the program will now cover up to $100,000 in payments, up from $20,000. This will allow families to take full advantage of the 12-month expansion, offering families major financial relief when they need it most, allowing them to focus their own funds on basic needs, alternative housing, and rebuilding.

The funding is now available to even more survivors. Income limits have increased, so more families can qualify for help. In Los Angeles County, households with a combined annual income of up to $281,400 now qualify. This reflects a $70,000 increase from the previous limit.

The CalAssist Mortgage Fund, administered by the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), was launched to provide direct mortgage relief to homeowners whose primary residences were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by qualifying disasters.

Applying is free, and funds are paid directly to mortgage servicers and never have to be repaid.

Homeowners are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Go to the CalAssist website or call 800-501-0019.

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.

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.

Accelerator Fund Intake Form:
https://application.habitatla.org/screening/701Nu00000UJL4L

Damage Assessment Intake Form:
https://application.habitatla.org/screening/701Nu00000NDyqo

Appliance Replacement Grant Program:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVslooXlDaGBhEntESswfmn2i7WUdAAFImVhtYEOrfQDFiUw/viewform

Submissions through any of these links will be received by our 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 our office hour sessions (flyer to come):

Habitat LA Office Hours

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
Conference Room

Walk-ins Welcome — No appointment required.

 On-Site Contact:
Martha Phoenix or Maria Carlson

 Email: disasterrelief@habitatla.org
Phone: 310-323-4663 ext. 135

LA County Department of Mental Health Continues Offering Support to
Fire-Impacted Residents Through State Partnership

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), in collaboration with the California Department of Health Care Services’ CalHOPE Program, has received a SAMHSA Emergency Response Grant to provide mental health and supportive services through June 2026 for residents and communities affected by last year’s wildfires. These services will support people experiencing trauma and crisis; people with adjustment disorders due to fire-related losses or disruptions; and people who need mental health support during the recovery process.

To address the well-being needs of fire-impacted residents and communities, LACDMH will operate two walk-in centers: the Eaton Fire Collaborative (540 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena 91001) and the Palisades Fire Collaborative (15247 La Cruz Drive, Los Angeles 90272).

At both locations, a broad range of services will be offered by LACDMH and its partners, including: individual and family counseling, crisis stabilization, support groups, case management, wellness activities, and linkage to additional resources. Hours of operation will be adjusted as needed to meet community demand.

Residents may also call the LACDMH-run Fire Support Line at 833-659-0600 to speak to a mental health professional about mental health-related challenges or concerns.

County residents can also get 24/7 support by calling the Los Angeles County Help Line for Mental Health & Substance Use Services at 800-854-7771; calling or texting the CalHOPE Warm Line at 833-317-4673; or calling or texting SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990. These and additional resources are posted at the LACDMH website.

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.

The Dashboard has results for soil lead testing, blood lead level monitoring, and more.

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.

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 nine 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.

LA Region Community Recovery Organization (LARCRO) Resource Guide

LARCRO has developed a simple, easy to navigate region wide resource guide (click here - Resource Guide) to assist in identifying available services. The list is frequently updated, and it will lead you directly to the organizations that will partner with you toward your sustainable long-term recovery.

Disaster Case Management Program
The Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) is FEMA-funded and provides supplemental Disaster Case Management services to vulnerable populations.

The DCMP is a limited-term, holistic partnership between a case manager and an individual survivor or household to identify and address unmet needs caused by the declared disaster. Through this partnership, the case manager works with the survivor to develop a comprehensive recovery plan to assist the survivor with any un-resourced items, support, or assistance that has been assessed and verified as necessary for the survivor to recover from a disaster.

The January 2025 wildfires are an active DCMP under the name:

DR-4856 - 2025 Wildfires Straight-line Winds (January)

To see if you qualify, please call 833-775-3267 or click here for more information from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Disaster Services Branch (DSB).

Better Angels Relief Navigator

Better Angels launched the LA Disaster Relief Navigator, an online tool to help Angelenos impacted by the wildfires effectively navigate the many resources potentially available to them. The solution is designed to help people navigate every aspect of fire relief, including applying for federal, state and local government assistance; making insurance claims; temporary and permanent housing solutions; income loss mitigation; and other critical services. The Navigator provides personalized action plan based on individual circumstances, making the recovery process immediately actionable and putting the community on a path to recovery. Click here to access the LA Disaster Relief Navigator

The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and its AJCCs are hosting weekly recruitment popups 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.

Small Business
See Resource Guide / Recovery Resources

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.

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)

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