Wildfire Survivor Resources
Home matters now more than ever
NHS of LA County and Restore the Legacy LA Coalition (RLA) are here to help wildfire survivors recover from the January 2025 disasters.
As a local Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we provide technical assistance and financial support to rebuild homes, small businesses, and the community.
Our team is comprised of HUD-certified financial counselors, as well as lending and construction experts, who will support survivors as they navigate the complex timeline of recovery.
We offer the following resources to wildfire survivors:
- Financial counseling, case management and “gap funding” to help you rebuild
- Grants and affordable loans for interim housing (ADUs, RVs, tenant rental assistance). Current ADU grants for wildfire survivors are $15,000.
- Grants for potential new homebuyers for up to $50,000.
- Construction project management services, including architects and a network of trusted contractors.
- Mission-driven real estate services for home buyers and sellers.
- Free estate planning for wildfire survivors is covered through our Legacy Project.
Complete an intake form
Let us know where you are with recovery, and someone from our team will reach out.
Attend a Rebuilding and Recovery Workshop
Our Rebuilding and Recovery Workshops are in-person events that support wildfire survivors with technical assistance, financial support, construction project management, and mission-driven real estate services for wildfire survivors. Meet with members of our team, get connected with a HUD-certified housing counselor, and apply for programs that can make moving back home or buying a new place more affordable.
We’d love to meet you there, wherever you are in the recovery process.
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Sign Up for a Rebuilding and Recovery Workshop
Book an appointment
Our HUD-certified homeownership counselors, lending experts, and certified construction project management specialists are available every day at The Collaboratory in Altadena from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Book an appointment to meet with a member of our team one-on-one.
- The Collaboratory. 540 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena, CA 91001
CalAssist Mortgage Relief Program
The CalAssist Mortgage Relief Program offers up to $100,000 to help wildfire survivors cover up to 12 months of mortgage payments. Our HUD-certified homeownership counselors will determine if you are eligible and will help you apply.
AIA Home Building Instructional
NHS Rebuilding & Recovery
Restore the Legacy LA Coalition (RLA)
Thanks to our partners for their continued support as we help wildfire survivors get back home.
Corporate, community & foundation supporters
- Airbnb
- Annenberg Foundation
- Banc of California
- Black Freedom Fund
- California Bank & Trust
- California Bank of Commerce
- Cathay Bank
- California Wellness Foundation
- California Community Reinvestment Corp.
- Charles Schwab Bank
- CHIP, Inc.
- City National Bank
- Citizens Bank
- Federal Home Loan Bank San Francisco
- FireAid
- First Citizens Bank
- Genesis LA
- Hawaii Homeownership Center
- JPMorgan Chase
- Keck Foundation
- Los Feliz Social Club
- Mechanics Bank
- NeighborWorks America
- Pasadena Community Foundation
- The Ballmer Group
- The California Endowment
- The Weingart Foundation
- United Way Los Angeles
- UniHealth Foundation
- US Bank
- Valley Bank
- Wells Fargo
- Woori Bank
Organizations
- Association of Black Estate Planning Professions
- Accelerating Community Partners
- After the Fire USA
- Black Community Developers Group
- Black Developers Forum
- Black Long Beach
- Center of HOPE
- Community Housing Development Corp
- Community Housing Works
- Consolidated Realty Board
- Destination Crenshaw
- DNA Designs
- Eaton Fire Collaborative
- Greater LA Realtors
- Happy 50+
- Jaqueline Cooper Real Estate
- Jamboree Housing
- LA Voice
- Los Angeles LDC
- Make A Difference
- Multicultural Alliance
- NAACP Pasadena
- NeighborWorks Orange County
- NeighborWorks Sacramento
- NHS Inland Empire
- NHS Lenders Solutions Collaborative
- NHS General Contractors Network
- NHS Preferred Realtors Network
- Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services
- Pasadena Foothill Board of Realtors
- PCR Business Finance
- Realty Masters & Associates
- Rebuilding Together City of Angels
- RNB Investments, Inc.
- San Gabriel Valley Community Land Trust
- San Gabriel Valley YWCA
- Shalom Center
- Shared Harvest Foundation
- Side by Side Real Estate Services
- Southern California National Organization of Minority Architects
- The Bourne Group
Research institutions, government & others
- California Department of Housing and Community Development
- United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
- KJLH Radio
- 94.7 KTWV
- UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge
- UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute
More resources
Here are additional resources to help with wildfire recovery:
The Collaboratory (Altadena)
The Collaboratory is home to the Eaton Fire Collaborative, which unites nonprofits, government bodies, and community groups to coordinate long-term recovery, resources, and support for those impacted by the Eaton Fire. NHS is a partner and maintains an office onsite.
AIA Homebuilding Instructional Video
Learn about three immediate paths to rebuilding in this informational video from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Avoid Contractor Scams!
Learn how to recognize and avoid unlicensed contractors and home-repair scams.
EATON Fire Soil Testing Program
A free, soil lead-testing program offered by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for residents in neighborhoods downwind of the Eaton Fire. Get detailed guidance and resources to help interpret results and protect household health.
FEMA Disaster Resources
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the U.S. government agency dedicated to helping people before, during, and after disasters by coordinating federal support and resources.
LA County Disaster Resources
Consumer‑protection help for wildfire survivors — including how to report price-gouging and access tenant and worker rights.
LA City Disaster Resources
Guidance and support for rebuilding, preparedness, and accessing disaster recovery centers.
SBA Disaster Assistance
Low‑interest, long-term loans to help homeowners, renters, small businesses, and nonprofits recover from the wildfires.
Team Palisades
A community-led network in Pacific Palisades mobilizing neighborhood block captains, volunteers, and expert partners to help residents recover from the January 2025 disaster.
CalAssist Mortgage Fund Program Still Available!!!!
Up to $20,000 in grant funding per household for eligible homeowners.
The State of California’s new $105 million mortgage relief fund is administered by the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) and will provide three months of mortgage payments, up to $20,000, to eligible homeowners.
Locations
We have four offices to better serve the community.
Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County
3926 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90010
NHS Center for Sustainable Communities — Compton
1051 West Rosecrans Avenue
Compton, CA 90222
NHS Center for Sustainable Communities — Wilmington
140 West Anaheim Street
Unit C
Wilmington, CA 90744
The Collaboratory
540 West Woodbury Road
Altadena, CA 91001
Contact us
Our team is always here for you, because home matters now more than ever. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.