Federal housing assistance for Los Angeles wildfire survivors will continue be available after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) extended the disaster aid, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.
The extension means eligible homeowners can continue to receive housing assistance through July 9, 2027.
FEMA has also approve a three-month extension of assistance for renters through Oct. 9, 2026.
The federal agency said the Individuals and Household Program has issued $177-million assistance to more than 35,000 households as of June 12.
“Recovery doesn’t end when the headlines fade,” Newsom said in a statement. “Thousands of Los Angeles families are still working to rebuild their homes and their lives, and this extension will help ensure survivors continue receiving the support they need during this critical phase of recovery.”
The governor’s office said California requested a 12-month extension for both homeowners and renters. FEMA approved the full extension for homeowners but granted a three-month extension for renters.
State officials said California has issued more than two dozen executive orders aimed at accelerating recovery efforts following the fires and has made more than $100 million available through the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to assist affected homeowners.
The governor’s office said California will continue working with FEMA, local governments and community organizations to support long-term recovery efforts in communities affected by the fires