 Deadlines Approaching for Debis Removal, Unemployment Assistance, Loans, Grants, and More
📅 Debris Removal Permit: This Sunday, June 1, 2025 - Property owners who have fire debris on their property and 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.
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.
For more information, including about appeals, click here.
📅 Disaster Recovery Centers: This Saturday, May 31. 2025 - The current Disaster Recovery Centers will be closing THIS Saturday, May 31. County services will continue to be available to those impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires at two new locations starting June 2:
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.
Services for obtaining rebuilding permits continue to be available at Rebuilding Permit Centers (information below in the Rebuilding section).
📅 SBA Physical Damage Loans: This Friday, May 30, 2025 – More info here.
Small Business Administration’s (SBA) has a 60-day grace period for Physical Loans, which expires 05/30/2025. After 05/30/2025, interested parties may still apply but must provide additional information and reasoning to be considered for inclusion.
📅 City of Malibu's Small Business Micro Grant Stabilization Program: This Saturday, May 31, 2025 - To assist impacted businesses, including from the prolonged Pacific Coast Highway closures, grants ranging from $5K to $20K are available.
Eligible expenses will include rent, payroll, inventory replacement, equipment repairs, utilities, marketing, and other recovery-related costs.
Click here for more information and the application. Paper copies are available at City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA).
📅 Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program: This Tuesday, June 3, 2025- For complete loan eligibility guidelines and application materials, visit altadenabizrelief.lacda.org.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 12 p.m.
📅 Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Recovery Fund Grant: June 6, 2025 - For both the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire areas, the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a Small Business Recovery Fund.
The grant applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available funds. For qualification information and to apply for a Small Business Recovery Fund grant, or to contribute, visit LAChamberRecoveryFund.com.
📅 The LA County Department of Arts and Culture Free Temporary Artwork Storage: June 6, 2025 - Free temporary storage for artworks to artists and community-based organizations who have lost access to home storage, studio space, commercial storage, or other areas for storing artwork due to the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
Storage will be offered on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to applicants in the immediate fire perimeter. This service will be available for a maximum of one year, from July 2025 to July 2026. Please check this website for full details on eligibility and how to apply.
📅 Disaster Unemployment Assistance: June 10, 2025 - 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.
📅 Foreclosure Relief for Wildfire-Affected Homeowners: July 7, 2025 - There is a foreclosure moratorium for FHA-insured single-family mortgages in effect until July 7, 2025. 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.
📅 Economic Injury Disaster Loans: 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.
Tomorrow - Virtual Town Hall: Post-Fire Assessment Plan
Join the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and partners for a virtual town hall on the post-fire recovery efforts, including air quality updates and lead testing results.
📅 Date: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 29
🕕 Time: 6 p.m.
Livestreamed On:
http://facebook.com/lapublichealth
https://x.com/lapublichealth
youtube.com/lapublichealth
Submit Questions at:
https://tinyurl.com/Post-Fire-TownHall
 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.
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.
For Property Owners Who Have Opted In
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]
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.
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, 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.
Self-Certification Pilot Program Launched to Speed 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.
To ensure accountability, a minimum of 20% of self-certified plans will be subject to random audits. 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/.
Altadena Community Meetings
Mondays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Online, hosted by Supervisor Kathryn Barger.
Free 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.
The Department of Public Health also has a new 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.
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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
2025 L.A. Region Small Business Forum: Advancing Resiliency and Strength
RSVP NOW for the 2025 LA Region Small Business Forum.
The Forum will provide small businesses with valuable resources, expert guidance, and on-site services—all under one roof. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity, County and City agencies, business-serving organizations and partners, and small business peers.
📅 Wednesday, June 4 | The Lot at Formosa
1041 N. Formosa Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90046
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Exclusive giveaways:
➡️ Enter a drawing for a Microsoft Surface Pro
➡️ Connect with Square and receive point-of-sale support through the LA Wildfire Relief Hardware Program
✅ RSVP now: bit.ly/LASmallBusinessForum
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