Disaster Recovery

Supporting communities through recovery and what comes next.

At The Center, we work to make disaster recovery more equitable. We connect homeowners and small businesses to the tools and resources they need to stabilize, rebuild, and move forward with confidence. Our work includes financial relief, homeowner education, and long-term recovery strategies designed to help communities rebuild stronger and be better prepared for the future.

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LA Rebuild Hub

The LA Rebuild Hub is a centralized resource for homeowners navigating the complex process of rebuilding after the 2025 Palisades and Eaton wildfires. The Hub brings together critical information in one place. Through on-demand resources and webinars, it guides homeowners through key steps such as understanding insurance coverage, exploring financing options, selecting contractors, and preparing for construction.

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Disaster Recovery Home Rebuilding Education Program

This self-paced education program is modeled after HUD-approved homebuyer education standards and was designed to support Los Angeles homeowners whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged in the 2025 Palisades and Eaton wildfires. It provides a clear foundation on how construction-to-permanent financing works, and covers key concepts, common questions, and important decisions you’ll encounter as you explore rebuilding options.

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FORGE LA

Financing Options for Recovery, Growth, and Equity in Los Angeles (FORGE LA) is a collaborative initiative focused on expanding access to recovery capital. FORGE LA brings together Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), researchers, and funders to identify financing solutions and policies that help communities rebuild more quickly and equitably after disasters.

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Contractors Accelerator for Climate Resilience

Following the LA County wildfires, The Center launched a specialized cohort to support contractors in rebuilding homes in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. The program provided training, technical assistance, and resources focused on resilient rebuilding, business growth, and homeowner engagement. By strengthening the capacity of trusted local builders, the accelerator helps communities recover more quickly and rebuild for the future.

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Household Relief Grant Program

In 2025, The Center administered the LA County Household Relief Grant program in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), delivering $31M+ in direct support to 3,425 households severely impacted by the wildfires. The program helped families stabilize in the immediate aftermath of the disaster, prevent displacement, and begin the path toward recovery during an especially uncertain period.

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Emergency Rent Relief Program

Led by DCBA in partnership with The Center, the LA County Emergency Rent Relief Program helps stabilize households facing financial hardship tied to economic disruptions and destabilizing events. The program provides financial assistance to eligible landlords and displaced homeowners dealing with unpaid rent, mortgage payments, and related housing expenses. A previous LA County rent relief program delivered more than $81 million for COVID-era rental debt between 2023 and 2024.

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