Fact Sheets
FEMA cannot duplicate benefits by providing an award for recovery funds already provided by insurance; but if insurance does not completely cover recovery costs FEMA may be able to help.
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A FEMA inspection is part of the process for verifying damage and loss for survivors who applied for FEMA assistance following the wildfires. Keep in mind this important information so you know what to expect.
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Los Angeles County wildfire survivors who applied with FEMA may have received initial funding for Displacement Assistance. If they still have housing needs, they should reach out to FEMA. Additional rental assistance for short-term housing may be available to eligible applicants.
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Los Angeles County wildfire survivors who applied with FEMA may have received initial funding for Displacement Assistance. If they still have housing needs, they should reach out to FEMA. Additional rental assistance for short-term housing may be available to eligible applicants.
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FEMA Rental Assistance is a temporary grant available to FEMA applicants whose homes remain uninhabitable after the wildfires. It pays for a place to live while their home is being repaired or rebuilt, or while they look for a new home to rent. Potential landlords can find out more about rental assistance below.
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After applying for assistance, you will get one or more letters explaining the status of your application. Your letter(s) may say ineligible or not approved, or even denied. Don’t be discouraged, FEMA may just need more information.
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FEMA has helped more than 2,700 applicants with more than $7.6 million of rental assistance. Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene who received initial rental assistance from FEMA may be eligible for continued rental assistance.
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Phase 1 of Los Angeles County’s Debris Removal Program is underway. Led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), this program removes common household items burned in the wildfires that may require safe disposal.
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FEMA may provide Transportable Temporary Housing Units for approved occupants for up to 18 months while they seek permanent housing.
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Filling out a FEMA application can be unsettling when you are still experiencing the results of a natural disaster firsthand. It helps to know in advance what information and documents you’ll need to provide to verify your identity, occupancy, and other details related to your disaster-caused losses. Below are helpful details on what data and documents will be needed to apply with FEMA.
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