The 443 wildfires that burned 57,670 acres in Los Angeles County and parts of Ventura County, causing 29 deaths and burning 16,251 acres, according to CalFire, have been contained.

Now, the rebuilding begins.

NFIB California is keeping track of all the state, federal and local agencies offering to help small business owners rebuild and will report them here.

First Stop

As it did for the COVID pandemic, the California State Treasurer’s Office has produced the most comprehensive guide on where to get help from federal, state, and local agencies offering assistance, as well as from nonprofit and other groups.

The nine-page California Wildfire Recovery Resource Guide also has information on shelters, legal resources, and tax relief. 

NFIB held a conference call for our members with guests from the Governor’s Office of Small Business Advocate and from BizFed, who shared their suggested resources. Check out this story on the NFIB website.

Federal Agencies 

— Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
DisasterAssistance.com 

— U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Disaster Assistance Loans 

State Agencies 

— California Governor’s Office
2025 Los Angeles Fires
(Other state agencies are directing people to this site) 

— California Department of Insurance
Wildfire Resources 

— California Office of Small Business Advocate
Outsmart Disaster 

— Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
Los Angeles County Fires 

Local Agencies 

— Los Angeles County
LA County Recovers 

— City of Los Angeles
LA Wildfire Recover Resources 2025 

Important News Releases 

— Governor’s Office: Governor Newsom announces statewide plan for economic growth, $245 million for more jobs — with additional investment for LA’s recovery

— Internal Revenue Service: California wildfire victims qualify for tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Oct. 15 

— Governor’s Office: California to provide tax relief to businesses impacted by Los Angeles Fires 

— Governor’s Office: Governor Newsom signs executive order to help Los Angeles rebuild faster and stronger. Waives CEQA and Coastal Act requirements for reconstruction. 

— Governor’s Office: Here’s all the actions Governor Newsome has taken in response to the LA fires

— California Department of Insurance: Commissioner Lara protects policyholders affected by wildfires from non-renewal 

Informational Resources

— Daily Wildfire Updates, a joint project of CalMatters, LAist, PBS SoCal, and NPR-affiliate KCRW 89.9 FM radio. Sign up here.