$101 Million for LA Fire Housing Recovery: Thousands Still Displaced Six Months After 16,000 Structures Lost

Six months after devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles County, Governor Gavin Newsom has committed $101 million to accelerate rebuilding efforts, focusing on affordable multifamily rental housing in fire-damaged areas. The January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed over 16,000 structures and claimed at least 27 lives, leaving thousands of families still displaced across communities from Pacific Palisades to Altadena and Malibu. This new funding aims to provide stable housing options for these families while addressing the region’s strained rental market. “Thousands of families are still displaced and we owe it to them to help,” Newsom said when announcing the … Continue reading $101 Million for LA Fire Housing Recovery: Thousands Still Displaced Six Months After 16,000 Structures Lost