Rebuilding LA
2025 Los Angeles Fires
Helping those effected by the fires is top priority. You can track rebuilding progress below.
Permits
State actions are paving the way for an expedited wildfire rebuild.
All permitting is handled by local governments. Permitting numbers are sourced directly from local jurisdictions and they may not be directly comparable to each other. Data on permits applications received and issued is updated at least weekly; data on permit processing timelines is updated as reported by local jurisdictions. Questions regarding dashboard data should be directed to the relevant jurisdiction.
Los Angeles County
Reported by LA County
Permitting Progress Dashboard.
City of Los Angeles
Reported by City of Los Angeles
Permitting Progress Dashboard.
City of Malibu
Reported by City of Malibu
Permitting Progress Dashboard.
City of Pasadena
Reported by City of Pasadena
Permitting Progress Dashboard.
Permitting actions to date
Since Day 1, California has worked to clear barriers and cut red tape. Governor Newsom has taken the following actions to support survivors and fast-track rebuilding:
Financial Relief and Support
- Extended the LA County individual tax filing deadline to October 15
- Postponed the business sales and use tax filing deadline to April 30
- Waived penalties and interest on late property tax payments for a one year grace period until April 2026
- Worked with state and federally-chartered banks so affected homeowners can receive mortgage relief
- Provided $105 million in mortgage relief for affected homeowners
Housing Permitting Process Streamlining
- Waived permitting and review requirements on rebuilding damaged or destroyed properties through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California Coastal Act
- Prohibited the Coastal Commission from interfering with the Governor's executive orders
- Clarified and expanded existing exemptions under CEQA, California Coastal Act, and local governments
- Allowed new homes to be rebuilt according to previous approved specifications without the need for extra review
- Reduced building delays and accelerated access to original building plans
- Extended construction permit deadlines to reduce administrative burdens on homeowners seeking to rebuild
- Postponed deadlines for local housing element rezoning requirement for LA County
- Now local government staff can prioritize issuing rebuilding permits
Housing Protection and Anti-Exploitation Measures
- Expedited temporary housing by streamlining accessory dwelling unit construction
- Additionally, also expanded temporary trailer allowances, and waiving mobile home park fees
- Banned landlords from evicting tenants for housing fire survivors in their rentals
- Protected fire victims from predatory land speculators
- This safeguards homeowners from unsolicited cash offers to buy their properties
- Implemented price-gouging protections against illegal increases in rent, hotel costs, and building materials