Start your recovery
2025 Los Angeles Fires
Learn how to get what you need to start recovering.
If you need to replace documents like IDs, do that first. See Replacing your personal documents.
Accessing your property
Local, state, and federal teams are now cleaning up fire-damaged neighborhoods.
How to access your property safely
Filing insurance claims
If you have insurance, file a claim as soon as possible.
California protects you from losing your home insurance(external link)
State law protects residents. It prevents insurance companies from canceling or not renewing home insurance polices for one year in areas near a wildfire. This 1-year moratorium applies to all residents in the affected area, including total and no loss.
Get help with your claim(external link)
California Department of Insurance (CDI) gives help in many languages.
- Resources to help recent wildfire victims(external link)
- Top ten tips for wildfire claims(external link)
- Working with contractors(external link)
- Help with CalVet claims(external link)
- On the phone: Call 1-800-927-4357 (HELP) or TTY: 1-800-482-4833 for assistance
- In-person insurance workshops will be offered on the weekend of January 25
Rebuilding
See the major steps to take when rebuilding your home.
Employment
If you can’t work
You may not be able to work for many reasons. Here’s how to receive wage replacement during this time.
- If you lost your job or lost wages, apply for unemployment(external link)
- If you’re sick or injured and can’t work, apply for disability(external link)
- If you need time off to care for your family, apply for Paid Family Leave(external link)
If you’re looking for new work
We have resources to assist you in finding employment after the wildfire. You may qualify for job placement services, training programs, or other help. The Employment Development Department (EDD) offers this support.
- Apply for a new job on CalJOBS(external link), California’s online job exchange system.
- Jobs and training(external link) has general support, referrals, and training to find a new job in California.
If you’re working on fire cleanup
If you have a job where you’re cleaning up from the fires, your employer must protect you.
- Read about how to stay safe while working on fire cleanup(external link)
- See what laws protect cleanup and rebuilding workers
Taxes for individuals
Income tax
by Franchise Tax Board
People in Los Angeles County affected by the fires may postpone filing and paying taxes(external link). Their new deadline is October 15, 2025.
Property tax
by the State of California and LA County
The state extended the property tax deadline(external link) for people affected by the LA fires. You can apply for property tax reassessment with the Los Angeles County Assessor(external link). Learn more about property tax reassessments and base year value transfers(external link).