Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Benefits
Applies to: Los Angeles County Workers Impacted by California Wildfires and Severe Winds. Determine your eligibility here.
In response to the wildfires and windstorms, federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for workers and self-employed people who do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits. DUA benefit claims must be filed by March 10, 2025.
How to apply: Complete this form online.
For one-on-one support visit Discovery Recovery Centers in-person or call 1-800-300-5616 between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Government-Run Debris Removal Program
Applies to: Residents affected by the Wildfires
As a resident affected by the wildfires, you have two choices for managing debris removal: Opt-In to the Government-Run Debris Removal Program, OR Opt-Out and Manage Cleanup Without Government Assistance.
How to apply: Visit this site.
For one-on-one support, call the LA County Public Works Fire Debris Hotline at 844-347-3332, or email PalisadesFire@dpw.lacounty.gov or EatonFire@dpw.lacounty.gov. You may also Disaster Recovery Center for in-person assistance, between 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance
Applies to: Any individual affected by the California Wildfire and Straight-line Winds.
Provides the necessary support for housing assistance, personal property loss, and other disaster-related expenses.
How to Apply: Complete this application online. For an application tutorial, click here.
For one-on-one support call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, available from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST, or visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person.
FEMA app is available to download on all mobile devices.
Wildfire Business Tax Filing Extension
Deadline: April 14, 2025
Applies to: Businesses in 90402, 90272, and 90049 area codes.
The City of Los Angeles Office of Finance has automatically granted an extension of the business tax renewal deadline.
Physical Property Damage Loan: SBA Disaster Loans
Applies to: Homeowners, renters, nonprofit organizations, and businesses of all sizes.
The Physical Property Damage loans offer financial assistance to businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters for repairing or replacing damaged property and covering economic losses.
How to Apply: Complete this form online.
For one-on-one support schedule an in-person appointment at a Business Recovery Center or Disaster Loan Outreach Center here. Also, contact the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
For more information, click here.
Pasadena Annual Grants Program
Applies To: Residents or businesses of Pasadena. Verify eligibility here.
The Annual Grants Program supports the creative life of Pasadena by expanding public access to the arts in our community. Each year, through an application process, awards are made to eligible applicants to fund diverse programming that benefits the greater Pasadena community.
How to Apply: Visit this site.
For more information, visit the City of Pasadena website or email jfil-contractor@cityofpasadena.net.
LA Region Small Business Relief Fund
Applies to: Businesses and nonprofits that experienced structural damage, inventory loss, or revenue loss.
Provides grants ranging from $2,000 to $25,000 for businesses and nonprofits that experienced structural damage, inventory loss, or revenue loss. Open to businesses with annual revenue up to $6 million and fewer than 100 employees.
How to Apply: Complete this form online.
For one-on-one support visit the DEO’s Office of Small Business website. You may also visit or call BusinessSource Centers (BSCs) at (213) 744-7300.
LA County Household Relief Grant
Applies to: Los Angeles County resident, home or tenant, that meet the following criteria.
The LA County Household Relief program bridges financial gaps and promotes the general welfare of affected households until insurance or government recovery resources become available.
How to apply: Complete this form online
LA Region Worker Relief Fund
Applies to: Workers who lost employment or income due to the wildfires.
The Worker Relief Fund provides $2,000 in direct cash assistance to workers who lost employment or income due to the wildfires. Eligible applicants must have been employed or self-employed (including domestic workers) in Los Angeles County at the time of the disaster.
How to Apply: Complete this form online.
For one-on-one call support is available for employees LA County at (888) 226-6300, and employees within LA City boundaries at (213) 744-7300.
FEMA Request for Public Assistance: Private Nonprofits and Faith-Based Groups
Applies to: Private nonprofits and faith-based groups that were impacted by the Los Angeles County Wildfires.
FEMA Public Assistance (PA), which supports the repair and replacement of publicly owned infrastructure and buildings damaged in disasters, also assists private nonprofit (PNP) organizations, including houses of worship and other faith-based organizations that provide certain social services.
How to Apply: Visit this site online.
Outside Designated Zip Codes Application for Wildfire Business Tax Filing Extension
Applies To: Businesses located outside 90402, 90272 and 90049 zip codes affected by the wildfires.
For taxpayer with a business located outside of 90402, 90272 and 90049 zip codes, but whose business was interrupted as a direct result of the fires, may be granted a Wildfire Business Tax Filing extension.
How to Apply: Complete this form online. **Make sure along with written request, you need to include reasonable proof of the interruption to the Office of Finance.
For more one-on-one support, contact the customer service center at (844) 663-4411 Mon-Thurs: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Friday : 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
California Wildfires Financial Assistance- American Red Cross
Applies To: Businesses located outside 90402, 90272 and 90049 zip codes affected by the wildfires.
For taxpayer with a business located outside of 90402, 90272 and 90049 zip codes, but whose business was interrupted as a direct result of the fires, may be granted a Wildfire Business Tax Filing extension.
How to Apply: Complete this form online. **Make sure along with written request, you need to include reasonable proof of the interruption to the Office of Finance.