Rebuild your house
2025 Los Angeles Fires

Learn about rebuilding your property after the fires.

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
• File an insurance complaint online

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.

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 and find a list of participating lenders.

Look at rebuild options

There’s no single “right” way to rebuild. The best path depends on your timeline, your budget, and how much customization you want. Check out the Rebuilding Resources Hub from LA Rises.

Hire a contractor

• Make sure you use a state-licensed contractor.
• 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 now. You don’t need to wait until debris removal is complete.
• You can also apply to put temporary housing on your property. But you’ll need to wait until debris removal is complete.
• Learn more about permits, including information on like-for-like rebuilds and permit fees.
• The city and county continue to promote the use of e-checks through Archistar, an AI-powered permitting software, for faster approval. You can sign up for AI-powered plan review in LA County here, in the City of LA here, and in Malibu here.

Find a One-Stop Permit Center

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