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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Deadline Wednesday to Apply for County Fire Relief

CITY NEWS SERVICE

[Los Angeles County photo]

Residents, small business owners and workers impacted by the January wildfires have until 5 p.m. Wednesday to apply for financial relief possible through the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity.

Brick-and-mortar businesses and nonprofit organizations that were fully destroyed may qualify for $25,000 grants. Businesses partially destroyed can receive $20,000. Businesses reporting loss of revenue can apply for $15,000. Home-based businesses and independent contractors are eligible for $5,000 grants for equipment loss and $2,000 for revenue loss.

Grants ranging from $6,000 to $18,000 are available for homeowners and tenants whose residences were damaged or destroyed, or who experienced a death in their household. Grant amounts are determined by household size.

Workers who lost their homes or jobs due to fire zone impacts may qualify for $2,000 in assistance.

Applications are available at laregionfund.lacounty.gov to apply promptly.