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Essential help for individuals
Housing
Mortgage relief
California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation
Get mortgage relief for structures damaged or destroyed by the LA fires. Temporarily reduce or pause mortgage payments, waive late fees, and more.
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Temporary housing
Federal Emergency Management Agency
The deadline to apply for FEMA housing assistance was March 31, 2025. You can sign in to DisasterAssistance.gov to check the status of your application. FEMA housing assistance can include rental assistance and hotel or other short-term lodging reimbursement.
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Food
WIC food benefits for women and children
California Department of Public Health
Get monthly benefits from the California Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. Use these benefits to buy food for yourself and your children. You can also get nutrition and breastfeeding support.
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CalFresh food benefits
California Department of Social Services
CalFresh can help your family get access to healthy food. You can use monthly CalFresh benefits at most grocery stores and even farmers markets.
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Food banks and food pantries
California Department of Social Services
Find locations near you where you can get free food and groceries.
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Pets
Pet assistance
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Get help if you lost a pet, had to leave a pet behind, or need shelter for your pet.
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Health
Mental health resources
California Department of Public Health
Find resources and tips to take care of your mental health after a wildfire.
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Crisis counseling
California Department of Social Services
Contact crisis hotlines to get immediate mental health support.
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Mental health resources for youth
California Health and Human Services Agency
Find digital mental health programs and support for youth, young adults, and families.
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Air quality monitoring
South Coast Air Quality Monitoring District
Check your air quality through the South Coast Air Quality Monitoring District.
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Prescription medicine help
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Get the prescriptions you need through the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program.
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Individual help
Disaster case management
California Department of Social Services
Work with a case manager from Catholic Charities of California who can guide you through the recovery process.
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Help for immigrants
California Department of Social Services
Find information and guides to disaster assistance for immigrant Californians. Available in Spanish, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, and Armenian.
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State disaster grants
California Department of Social Services
If you've already received the maximum amount of FEMA disaster assistance, you may be eligible for a grant from California's State Supplemental Grant Program (SSGP). FEMA will automatically apply on your behalf. You don't need to apply directly for these state disaster grants.
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Help for veterans
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Find CalVet information and resources for veterans and their families affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
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Safety information for fire cleanup workers
California Labor & Workforce Development Agency
If you work in fire cleanup or debris removal, learn about safety gear and employee protections.
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FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance was March 31, 2025. You can sign in to DisasterAssistance.gov to check the status of your application. FEMA can help with losses not covered by insurance — including temporary housing, repairs, and rebuilding.
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Personal documents
Manufactured and mobile home documents
California Department of Housing and Community Development
Replace manufactured and mobile home registration and titling documents. Fees may be waived for documents lost in the fires.
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Address changes
California Department of Motor Vehicles
File a change of address.
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Disabled parking placards
California Department of Motor Vehicles
Replace Disabled Person Parking Placard.
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Driver's license or ID cards
California Department of Motor Vehicles
Replace California driver's licenses or IDs. Fees are waived for licenses or IDs lost in the fires.
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License plates and registration stickers
California Department of Motor Vehicles
Replace license plates and registration stickers.
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Vehicle or driver's records
California Department of Motor Vehicles
Replace vehicle or driver's records.
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Vehicle titles
California Department of Motor Vehicles
Replace titles for vehicles registered in California. Fees are waived for titles lost in the fires.
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Birth, death, and marriage records
California Department of Public Health
Learn how to get replacements of these vital records. The replacements are free, but you’ll need to go in person to a notary and pay a notary fee. Find forms in English and Spanish.
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Military service records
California Department of Veterans Affairs
Learn how to replace service records (DD 214), awards, and medals.
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Insurance
Help with insurance claims
California Department of Insurance
Get help filing an insurance claim or resolving an issue with a claim you already filed.
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Insurance protections
California Department of Insurance
Learn about the state law that prevents insurance companies from canceling or not renewing home insurance policies for one year after a wildfire. And find out if your zip code is protected.
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Insurance tips and resources
California Department of Insurance
Find tips and resources to help you with insurance claims and issues.
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CalVet home insurance claims
California Department of Veterans Affairs
If you have CalVet home insurance, learn how to file a claim.
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Rebuilding
Licensed contractor search
California Contractors State Licensing Board
Unlicensed contractors often prey on survivors of disasters. To protect yourself, find a licensed contractor near you.
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Professional licenses check tool
California Department of Consumer Affairs
Verify a professional contractor's license. Each record lists a license status as expired, suspended, or revoked.
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Consumer protections
California Public Utilities Commission
Learn about disaster relief protections to help with your energy, natural gas, water, landline, and mobile phone bills.
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Free debris removal
Los Angeles County
The deadline to opt in for free debris removal was April 15, 2025. If you have questions about debris removal, call the LA County Public Works Debris Removal Hotline at 844-347-3332 (TTY: 711).
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Accessing your property
State of California
Here’s what you need to know before you return to your home.
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Steps to rebuilding
State of California
See the major steps to take when rebuilding your home. This includes insurance claims, permits, and more.
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Tree removal
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
During debris removal, the Army Corps will remove trees they decide are hazardous. But you can submit a waiver to ask them not to remove specific trees on your property.
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Disaster loans for homeowners and renters
U.S. Small Business Administration
The deadline to apply for these loans was March 31, 2025. You can sign in to lending.sba.gov to check the status of your application. You can use these loans to repair your home or replace personal property damaged in the fires.
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Employment
CalJOBS job search system
California Employment Development Department
Apply for a new job on CalJOBS, California’s online job exchange system.
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Disability benefits
California Employment Development Department
If you are sick or injured from the fires, apply for disability benefits.
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Job search resources
California Employment Development Department
Find job search tools like CalJOBS and other resources to help you find employment.
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Job training
California Employment Development Department
General support, referrals, and training to find a new job in California.
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Paid Family Leave
California Employment Development Department
If you need time off work to care for your family, apply for Paid Family Leave.
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Unemployment benefits
California Employment Development Department
If you lost your job, apply for unemployment benefits.
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Tax help and relief
Income tax extension
California Franchise Tax Board
Learn about the extended deadline to file and pay income tax in Los Angeles County. The new deadline is October 15, 2025.
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Personal income tax documents and info
California Franchise Tax Board
Replace personal tax documents. File critical changes of information such as change of address and power of attorney.
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Property tax extension
California Governor's Office
Learn about the extended deadline to file and pay property taxes. The state property tax deadline is also extended. The new deadline is April 10, 2026. For those impacted by the LA fires, Governor Newsom has suspended penalties and interest on late property tax payments.
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Property tax relief
California State Board of Equalization
Get property tax relief if your home was damaged or destroyed.
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Business help
Support
Business recovery resources
California Office of the Small Business Advocate
Find resources and support for businesses and workers impacted by the wildfires. This includes financial help, recovery programs, and workforce support.
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Worker safety laws for cleanup and rebuilding
Department of Industrial Relations
If you own a cleanup, debris removal, or rebuilding business, learn about worker safety laws and regulations. Find out how to protect your employees and keep your workplace safe.
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Free debris removal for some commercial properties
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Opt in by April 15, 2025, to find out if your business qualifies for free government debris removal.
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Disaster loans for businesses
U.S. Small Business Administration
The deadline to apply for loans to repair physical damage to your business was March 31, 2025. You can still apply by October 25, 2025, for a loan to cover economic losses.
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Tax help and relief
Business use tax or fee extension and relief
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Get relief from penalties, collection costs, and interest. You can also get up to a 3-month filing extension on your tax returns.
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Employer payroll tax and reporting extension
California Employment Development Department
Get an extension of up to two months to file state payroll reports and deposit state payroll taxes, without penalty or interest.
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Employment Development Department PO Box 826880 Sacramento, CA 94280-0001
Business income tax extension
California Franchise Tax Board
Learn about the extended deadline to file and pay business income tax in Los Angeles County. The new deadline is October 15, 2025.
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To find local services, check out the LA Disaster Relief Navigator, a user-friendly community resource hub.
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