For up-to-date LA City Palisades Fire recovery and rebuilding resources and information, visit:
Recovery.LACity.gov
Assistance for Individuals and Families
- Assistance centers for workers and families impacted by LA fires offer free recovery services. Download this flyer or please see information below for locations and hours. [Spanish flyer available here]
- One-Stop Rebuilding Center - Palisades Recovery
- A single place for Palisadians to go for anything they need from the City when rebuilding their homes or businesses under the expedited and streamlined process created under Mayor Bass’ emergency executive order.
- Location: 1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 8 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM
- A single place for Palisadians to go for anything they need from the City when rebuilding their homes or businesses under the expedited and streamlined process created under Mayor Bass’ emergency executive order.
- Tax Filing Deadline Extensions
- IRS Federal Tax filing deadline is extended to October 15, 2025 for individuals and businesses within the disaster area. Read more about this in the the online press release or call the 866-562-5227 hotline for more information.
- State Taxes filing deadline has been extended to October 15, 2025 for all L.A. County residents. Read the online press release to learn more.
- City of LA Office of Finance announced all business locations within zip codes 90402, 90272 and 90049 will be automatically granted an extension of the business tax renewal deadline to April 14, 2025.
- In addition, any taxpayer with a business located outside of these zip codes, but whose business was interrupted as a direct result of the fires, may be granted an extension as well, provided that a written request, including reasonable proof of the interruption, is sent to the Office of Finance before the February 28, 2025 renewal deadline.
- Find information about the Pacific Palisades Post Office closure and related information about parcel pick up and retail services here.
- The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) provides resources and assistance for businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters impacted by the fires. Learn more at the SBA Website.
- Be aware of those who try to take advantage after fires or other incidents, Learn more at the California Department of Insurance website on how to avoid after disaster scams.
Assistance for Property Owners
Please see below a new resource developed by Streets LA that identifies streamlined services for LA's One Stop Rebuilding Center, Urban Forestry Division, and Investigation & Enforcement Division.
Additional Resources:
- Insurance claims can be found at California Department of Insurance Resources to Help Recent Wildfire Victims. Here are the Top Ten Tips for Wildfire Claimants.
- Private Property Debris Removal Information - Forms for Impacted Residents
- Find out if your home has been damaged with Damage Inspection Dashboard.
- Tax relief could be available if your property is damaged or destroyed by a fire. File an Application for Reassessment: Property Damaged or Destroyed by Misfortune or Calamity with the Assessor’s Office within 12 months.
- FEMA Individual Assistance For Housing – Homeowners can receive grants for home repair and replacement, and for temporary housing up to $43,600. You can learn more and apply through their website.
- The Federal Small Business Administration can provide resources and assistance for businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters impacted by the fires. You can learn more at their website.
- The Unified Incident Command has authorized reentry to certain evacuated areas for RESIDENTS ONLY. To learn more about how to return to your property safely, residents should follow the safety precautions available in the LA County Public Health pdf. To request these materials in an alternative format or other languages, contact LA County Public Health at (844) 914-1006 or email DPH-ADA@ph.lacounty.gov.
- Private property owners near the Palisades Fire can call LA County Public Works to schedule individual engineering support to assess a property. Call 800-675-4357 for 24/7 Dispatch assistance and referral. More information about how to protect your home can be found in the Homeowner’s Guide for Flood, Debris, and Erosion Control pdf.
- Los Angeles Wildfire Emergency Permitting Center at 1828 Sawtelle Blvd, LA 90025, open 7 days a week: Mon.- Fri. 10am - 8pm and Sat. - Sun. 10am - 4pm
More information and resources are available at the LA Housing Department website.
Assistance for Businesses and Workers
- City of Los Angeles Business Tax Relief Program
- The City of LA Office of Finance announced a Business Tax Relief Program for people and businesses directly impacted by wildfires. The tax relief program is offered to businesses whose location was destroyed by the wildfires or whose business experienced severe economic disruption for not less than forty-five (45) days beginning January 7, 2025.
- Businesses that do not meet the business tax relief program requirements but were directly impacted by the wildfires are still able to request for a filing extension on or before February 28, 2025.
- Taxpayers applying for the Tax Relief Program are also encouraged to apply for the Tax Extension. All businesses located within zip codes 90402, 90272, 90049 will be automatically granted an extension of the annual business tax renewal filing deadline to April 14, 2025.
- Visit Finance's website for more information: finance.lacity.org
The Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department has assembled resources for business and workers impacted by the fire. You can get an overview of the resources available at their website.
- Additional Resources for Workers
- WorkSource Centers provide free employment services for dislocated workers. Learn more about these at the WorkSource Center website.
- If you have lost a job, you can learn about benefits and apply for unemployment benefits at the EDD website.
- LA City also has resources available through the Economic and Workforce Development Department about additional job loss and layoff assistance information is available. You can learn more at the EWDD website.
- Additional Resources for Businesses
- BusinessSource Centers provide free business consultation services as well as loan and grant assistance
- Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation provides resources to assist businesses survive and recover after natural disasters
- Strategies to avert layoffs for businesses can be found here.
- State of California Resources for Businesses impacted by fire including grant and loan information
- The Federal Small Business Administration can provide resources and assistance for businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters impacted by the fires.
Tax Filing Deadline Extensions
- Tax Filing Deadline Extensions
- IRS Federal Tax filing deadline is extended to October 15, 2025 for individuals and businesses within the covered disaster area. You can read more about this by going to the online press release or by calling the 866-562-5227 hotline for more information regarding federal taxes.
- California State Taxes filing deadline has been extended to October 15, 2025 for all Los Angeles County residents. You can learn more by going to the online press release.
- City of LA Office of Finance announced all business locations within zip codes 90402, 90272 and 90049 will be automatically granted an extension of the business tax renewal deadline to April 14, 2025.
- In addition, any taxpayer with a business located outside of these zip codes, but whose business was interrupted as a direct result of the fires, may be granted an extension as well, provided that a written request, including reasonable proof of the interruption, is sent to the Office of Finance before the February 28, 2025 renewal deadline.
Stay Prepared
If winds return or fires grow, harden your home or business and plan ahead with these resources: