Financial Relief & Planning
Reassessment of Property Damaged or Destroyed by Misfortune or Calamity
If your property has been damaged or destroyed by a disaster, like a fire, flood, or earthquake, you may be eligible for property tax relief. To qualify, the damage to the property must exceed $10,000 of current market value and an Application for Reassessment: Property Damaged or Destroyed by Misfortune or Calamity (Form ADS-820) must be filed with the Assessor’s Office within 12 months from the date the property was damaged or destroyed. Additional information on and resources for property tax relief following a disaster can be found on the Property Relief for Properties Impacted by a Disaster factsheet.
We encourage you to use the convenient Misfortune or Calamity (ADS-820) e-Form below to submit your application online. This streamlined process allows us to assist you as quickly as possible during this challenging time.
If you have further questions or need assistance, please use email relief@assessor.lacounty.gov or call (213) 974-8658.
On Jan. 18, Governor Newsom announced that the state has worked with major lenders to offer mortgage relief to LA firestorm victims. As of Jan. 23, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has confirmed additional commitments from more than 300 financial institutions.
The lenders have committed to offering:
90-day mortgage payment forbearance periods, streamlined processes for requesting initial relief without submitting forms or documents, payment options that do not require immediate repayment of unpaid amounts (i.e., no balloon payments) at the end of the forbearance period, and the opportunity for additional relief.
Relief from mortgage-related late fees accruing during the forbearance period for 90 days.
Protection from new foreclosures or evictions for at least 60 days.
Institutions will not report late payments of forborne amounts to credit agencies.
Mortgage Relief Resources by the Department of Financial Protection & Innovation
Reduced or Free Architecture, Planning, Furniture, and Permit Support:
Rebuilding Service for Residents of Color by Office of Office or email olivia@officeofoffice.com
Free Furniture:
Free or Discounted Design Services & Furniture Spreadsheet by Brock & Lori
House of Honey: info@houseofhoney.com
Michael Hilal: firerelief@michaelhilal.com
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Other Resources:
Property Relief for Properties Impacted by a Disaster factsheet
Owner Construction Budget Template by JamPM