 HUD Extends Foreclosure Relief
HUD Secretary Scott Turner has announced a 90-day extension of the foreclosure moratorium for FHA-insured single family mortgages in Los Angeles County areas affected by the January 2025 wildfires. Originally set to expire on April 8, 2025, the moratorium now extends through July 7, 2025, giving impacted homeowners more time to recover.
For mortgage assistance, borrowers should contact their mortgage servicer or the FHA Resource Center at (800) CALL-FHA. HUD-certified housing counselors are also available to provide guidance. For more details, visit HUD’s website.
CalFresh Deadline is Today
CalFresh households affected by the fires and power outages have until today, March 6, to request a replacement for their lost benefits. To apply, complete a CF 303 Replacement or Disaster Supplemental Affidavit and submit it using one of the following methods:
✅ By Phone: Call the Customer Service Center at (866) 613-3777
✅ Online: Submit through BenefitsCal.com
For more details, watch the video below and visit the DPSS Food and Nutrition webpage.
Watch FEMA's Wildfire Recovery Q&A
In case you missed it, a time-stamped recording of the Ask FEMA: Wildfire Recovery Q&A interactive webinar from March 5 is now available on LA County’s YouTube page: @CountyofLosAngelesNewsroom. Residents can find topics bookmarked by time in the video’s description. Discussion topics during the webinar ranged from currently available forms of assistance and what can be done after receiving a denial letter from FEMA.
 Apply For Federal Assistance Before Monday, March 10
Homeowners, renters and businesses impacted by the wildfires have less than one week to apply for federal disaster assistance. Monday, March 10 is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan.
To learn more about FEMA assistance, click here.
Financial Help Through the LA County Household Relief Grant
If your home was affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires or recent windstorms, you may qualify for immediate financial assistance through the LA County Household Relief Grant. This program provides essential support to impacted households for unmet needs not covered by other forms of assistance.
Visit the LA County Household Relief Grant website to apply by the March 12 deadline.
Apply for Small Business and Worker Relief Funds
Small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the recent wind and wildfire disaster are eligible to apply for the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds before the deadline on Wednesday, March 12.
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Small Business Relief Fund: Offers cash assistance grants up to $25,000 for small businesses and nonprofits that suffered structural damage, equipment or inventory loss, or revenue loss due to the disaster.
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Worker Relief Fund: Provides cash assistance grants up to $2,000 for workers who lost employment or income because of the disaster.
Click here to learn more and apply.
Track Your Right of Entry Form
If you have opted in and would like the status of Phase 2 debris removal, use this tool to search your address and monitor real-time updates on your submission.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed debris removal on the first residential property to undergo Phase 2 cleanup operations. Read more here.
For those opting into the government-sponsored debris removal program, the online Right of Entry form is available here. The form also is available in Spanish, Russian, Armenian, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.
For additional support, contact the ROE Support Hotline at (844) FIRE-DEBRIS.
For those who opt-out: Property owners who choose to hire private contractors for fire debris removal can now receive a permit that 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.
The first edition of the Eaton and Palisades Fire Debris Removal permit is available via the County’s EPIC-LA system. For more details, click here.
 A new interactive graphic is now available online to help property owners visualize what they can expect if they opt-in to Phase 2 of the government run debris removal program led by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Check out the Phase 2 Debris Removal: What to Expect page for the latest updates from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Watch the latest video, Every Truckload featuring Col. Swenson.
 Department of Insurance Workshops
The California Department of Insurance is offering confidential appointments with department experts for people impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 927-4357. Click here for more information. Times and locations are listed below.
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Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
John Muir High School
1905 Lincoln Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
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