Rebuild your house
2025 Los Angeles Fires

Learn about rebuilding your property after the fires.

Check on your house

Fire damage maps

Use damage maps from the Palisades and Eaton fires to check the status of your property.

Government inspectors have assessed all homes in the fire areas. On each home, you’ll see a photo and an icon with one of these statuses:

• No damage
• Affected
• Minor damage
• Major damage
• Destroyed
• Inaccessible (inspectors couldn’t access the property to check for damage)

If your home was damaged, save a copy of the photo from the damage map. You may be able to use it when you file an insurance claim.

Access passes

All areas are cleared for residents-only access. You may need an access pass to enter your neighborhood. You can get one in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.

File insurance claims

Keep a record of all your recovery expenses, including costs for temporary housing.

Get help with insurance claims:

• Call 1-800-927-4357
• Find tips and resources for wildfire claims(external link)
• File an insurance complaint online(external link)

Get money to rebuild

After you file insurance claims, you may be eligible for more financial support to help you rebuild.

• Learn about cash assistance and loans you can use for rebuilding.
• Contact your mortgage lender for mortgage relief. Learn about mortgage relief resources(external link) and find a list of participating lenders.

Get debris removed

• Cleanup and debris removal after wildfires is a 2-phase process. You can have it done at no cost to you.
• Learn more about debris removal, steps you need to take, and how to get help.

Hire a contractor

• Make sure you use a state-licensed contractor(external link).
• Get a written contract.
• Your contractor can guide you through the construction process.

Apply for permits

• You can submit your plans and apply for building permits(external link) now. You don’t need to wait until debris removal is complete.
• You can also apply to put temporary housing(external link) on your property. But you’ll need to wait until debris removal is complete.
• Learn more about permits(external link), including information on like-for-like rebuilds and permit fees.

Find a One-Stop Permit Center

Learn more about One-Stop Permit Centers(external link) and find opening hours. Walk-ins are welcome. You can also schedule an appointment.