Assistance is available for residents impacted by LA County wildfires
Misfortune and Calamity Tax Relief
You may be eligible for tax relief if your property is damaged or destroyed by a calamity, such as fire or flooding. To qualify, you must file an Application for Reassessment: Property Damaged or Destroyed by Misfortune or Calamity (M&C) Form ADS-820 with the Assessor’s Office within 12 months from the date the property was damaged or destroyed. The loss must exceed $10,000 of current market value.
For questions or to submit an M&C claim, please call (213) 974-8658.
Los Angeles County Department of Aging and Disabilities
Provides information and supportive services to older and disabled adults.
1 (800) 510-2020
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control
Animal rescue for animals plus food, shelter, and boarding
Los Angeles County Department of Assessor’s Office
Property owners may be eligible for tax relief if their property is damaged or destroyed by a calamity, such as fire or flooding. To qualify, individuals must file an Application for Reassessment: Property Damaged or Destroyed by Misfortune or Calamity with the Assessor’s Office within 12 months from the date the property was damaged or destroyed.
https://assessor.lacounty.gov/tax-relief/disaster-relief
(213) 974-8658
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Los Angeles County Department of Child Support Services
Can assist participants with child support obligations for those who lost their source of income because of the fire.
(866) 901-3212
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs serves consumers, tenants and landlords, homeowners businesses, and communities.
During a declared disaster, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) stands ready to protect residents from unfair business practices, including price gouging and scams. By educating the public and enforcing regulations, DCBA helps prevent fraud and excessive price hikes that exploit vulnerable individuals.
Price gouging laws in Los Angeles County prohibit businesses from raising the price of goods, services, and rental units by more than 10% during a declared emergency.
Helpful Resources
L.A. County Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Resources
Online Complaint Reporting Tool
Other DCBA Services
DCBA also provides help with housing and tenant protections, worker protections, small claims, mediation, immigration, financial empowerment, and cannabis management.
Website: https://dcba.lacounty.gov
Phone: (800) 593-8222
Phone Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Make an appointment for free, one-on-one service with a DCBA counselor by phone.
Make an appointment for in-person service at our Downtown L.A. Office.
Office Locations and Hours:
Downtown LA Headquarters
Hall of Records
320 W. Temple St. Room G-10
Los Angeles, CA 90012
PHONE: 800.593.8222
East Los Angeles County Hall
4801 East Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lancaster (Library)
601 West Lancaster Boulevard
Lancaster, CA 93534
Open Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
South Whittier Community Resource Center
10750 Laurel Avenue
Whittier, CA 90605
PHONE: 562.946.2425
Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
The DEO Office of Small Business hosts a Small Business Concierge helps with information and technical assistance, financial resources, and referrals to partner organizations for programs and services.
Impacted small business can access support in:
- Submitting insurance claims,
- Signing up for no-cost legal aid,
- Accessing capital and other resources, including grants and loans as well as local, state, and federal contracting opportunities.
The DEO’s workforce development team partners with the County’s 18 America’s Job Centers of California and supports Business Technical Assistance Program
Website Link:
Office of Small Business
(844) 432-4900
Monday – Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
America’s Job Centers
(888) 226-6300
Monday- Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Precautions when entering areas burned by Wildfire – Lithium-Ion Batteries
2025 Eaton Fire Rebuild – Information and Procedural Guidelines
Los Angeles County Library
- Take advantage of free Wi-Fi, public-use computers, and laptops.
- Pick up educational supplies for kids and teens.
- Explore our collection of books, materials, and online tools to assist with work, school assignments, or research.
- Charge phones and devices.
- Access water fountains and restrooms.
- Get help from library staff on where to locate forms and hotlines from the Los Angeles County Accessor and FEMA.
- Find a welcoming space to rest, reflect, and plan your next steps, or simply take a much needed mental health break.
We also encourage you to visit LACountyLibrary.org for updates on LA County’s wildfire response efforts and a curated list of emergency resources. Our website provides an updated directory of our library locations that are open and ready to welcome customers. Our Digital Library is available 24/7, offering access to eBooks, audiobooks, and other virtual resources.
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Provides referrals for mental health counseling, grieving, coping, resources, crisis intervention and triage.
(800) 854-7771 or 988 Available 24/7
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Provides information on safe cleanup after fire, food safety, public health services, and guidelines for onsite wastewater and private wells following a fire.
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Wildfire/
Environmental Health
(888) 700-9995
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Public Health Infoline
(833) 540-0473
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
Provides disaster assistance to families through the General Relief, CalWorks, CalFresh and MediCal programs.
https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en.html
DPSS Customer Service Center
(866) 613-3777
Monday through Friday
7:30 am to 6:30 pm
IHSS Helpline
(888) 822-9622
Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
(833) 540-0473
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Assistance with rebuilding and permitting process.
Post fire mud and debris flow information.
Call Public Works 24/7 Dispatch for assistance and referral: 800-675-4357
https://dpw.lacounty.gov/landing/em/docs/HOMEOWNERSGUIDE.pdf
LA County Public Works is committed to helping residents recover from the devastating wildfires. Learn about the debris removal process, safety requirements, and coordinated efforts to rebuild your community as details become available:
(844) FIRE DEBRIS / (844) 347-3332
Mon-Fri: 7 AM – 7 PM
Sat: 8 AM – 6 PM
(Closed Sun & Holidays)
Services provided to residents and businesses not directly impacted by this incident.
- List of C&D recycling facilities, Inert waste facilities, and Municipal solid waste facilities
- List of authorized Commercial Franchise waste haulers
- List of additional C&D recycling facilities
- List of HHW and E-Waste events
888-CLEANLA
Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning
Provides long-range planning, land development counseling, project/case intake and processing, environmental review and zoning enforcement review and zoning for properties in unincorporated LA County.
Monday -Thursday 7:00am- 11:00am
(213) 974-6411
Los Angeles County Department of Registrar / Recorder County Clerk
Access vital records:
- Birth: https://www.lavote.gov/home/records/birth-records/birth-records-request/who-can-obtain-a-copy-of-a-birth-record
- Marriage: https://www.lavote.gov/home/recorder/marriage-records/marriage-records-request/who-can-obtain-marriage-records
- Death: https://www.lavote.gov/home/records/death-records/death-records-request/who-can-obtain-a-death-certificate-copy
- Frequently Asked Questions – Property, Busines and Vital Records for L.A. County Fire Victims: https://content.lavote.gov/docs/rrcc/news-releases/rrcc-2025-fires-faq-v4.pdf
- Preguntas Frecuentes – Propiedad, Negocios y Registros Vitales para las Víctimas del Incendio del Condado de Los Ángeles: https://content.lavote.gov/docs/rrcc/multilingual/rrcc-2025-fires-faq-v4_spa.pdf
Access property records
- Real estate records: https://www.lavote.gov/home/recorder/real-estate-records/general-info
Los Angeles County Department of Treasurer Tax Collector
Assess eligibility of tax relief if your property is damaged or destroyed by a calamity.
(213) 974-2111
The following organizations provide assistance for residents impacted by the fires.
Please check the ENLA website for a full list of organizations who can help with a range of services from immediate needs to long term Recovery.
Emergency Network Los Angeles (ENLA)
Website link: Emergency Network Los Angeles (ENLA)
Access to non-profits aiding residents impacted by disasters. Services may range from humanitarian relief, planning for disaster response to long-term recovery and assistance programs.
ENLA represents a network of nonprofits that enhances and supports the recovery of communities after an emergency incident.
Greater Los Angeles County American Red Cross
24-hour intake number
(800) 675-5799
So. Cal Division
The Salvation Army
Website link:
socal.salvationarmy.org
(562) 264-3600
Tzu Chi Foundation
909.447.7799,
info@tzuchi.us
United Policy Holders
info@uphelp.org
