Friday, May 30, 2025

Altadena Disaster Relief Loan Program Deadline Extended to June 30

Lake Avenue in Altadena, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. [Eddie Rivera / Pasadena Now]

Small businesses impacted by January’s Eaton Fire can apply for up to $75,000 in recovery funds

Los Angeles County has extended the application deadline for the Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program to June 30.

The program, a joint initiative by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), offers loans of up to $75,000 to eligible small businesses recovering from the January 2025 Eaton Fire.

“Small businesses are essential to Altadena’s identity and economic vitality, so I want to ensure they have every opportunity to bounce back,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger.

“Extending the application deadline and expanding support tools will give more business owners the time and guidance they need to access this vital relief. I encourage every eligible business to apply and take advantage of this opportunity.”

The Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program aims to help local businesses recover, rebuild, and retain local jobs in the Altadena community. Enhanced technical assistance resources will be made available on the program’s website to help applicants navigate the process and strengthen their submissions.

To qualify for the program, businesses must operate a public-facing storefront in unincorporated ZIP codes 91001 or 91104. They must also have been in operation for at least six months prior to applying. FEMA assistance recipients are also eligible to apply.

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Business owners seeking full program guidelines, webinar information, and application resources can visit altadenabizrelief.lacda.org.