Saturday, July 12, 2025

LA County Offers Virtual Workshop on Alternative Housing for Eaton Fire Survivors

Mobile homes, manufactured housing among options to speed rebuilding process

Los Angeles County officials will host a virtual workshop next week to help Eaton Fire survivors explore faster, more affordable rebuilding options.

The online event will focus on mobile homes, manufactured homes and factory-built housing as alternatives to traditional construction. In a statement, county Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said these options could help residents return home sooner.

“These alternative housing types offer residents a path to return home sooner while meeting modern safety and code requirements,” Barger said. “This is an essential opportunity for Eaton Fire survivors to learn about innovative and practical solutions for rebuilding.”

The workshop will feature experts from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Los Angeles County Public Works and the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning.

Presenters will explain definitions, benefits and permitting requirements for each housing option. The session targets homeowners, designers and building professionals exploring rebuild strategies.

A live question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Attendees can ask questions directly to state and county housing officials about rebuilding policies and concerns.

Barger said she remains committed to helping constituents rebuild quickly and stay in Altadena.

The county will provide live Spanish interpretation during the event. English and Spanish recordings will be posted online within one week at recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding/workshops.

Advance registration is required at pwlacounty.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4xZHbwk5RFu3ruOC3SnOfQ#/registration.