Thursday, September 4, 2025

L.A. County Reports 1,744 Rebuilding Applications for Eaton Burn Area; 282 Permits Issued

Los Angeles County has received 1,744 rebuilding applications for the Eaton burn area as of Thursday morning, according to county officials. The total includes all permit types, ranging from single-family homes and accessory dwelling units to garages, multi-family developments and non-residential structures.

Of the submitted applications, 886 parcels have advanced into the building review stage with full building plans. Because separate permits are required for each structure, the county is currently reviewing 1,302 individual structures at various stages of the process.

To date, 282 permits have been issued. An additional 100 permits are awaiting clearance from water and school districts before they can be finalized, while 35 are ready to be issued pending final action from applicants.

County officials also noted that 328 applications have been returned to applicants with comments requesting further information or updates. Staff are conducting weekly outreach calls to these applicants to schedule virtual meetings and clarify next steps.

In a statement, Los Angeles County Public Works emphasized its commitment to a “safe, efficient, and equitable rebuilding process,” citing support from the Board of Supervisors to streamline permitting, reduce financial burdens, and prioritize community resiliency.

“We are committed to helping families and businesses recover safely and quickly,” the department said.

Residents seeking assistance with the rebuilding process are encouraged to visit the county’s One-Stop centers or access resources online at recovery.lacounty.gov.