Apply for Permits
There are two types of County Disaster Recovery Permit applications. One is for temporary housing units and temporary housing communities, and the other is for rebuild projects. These applications may be submitted online or in person at any field office. LA County will accept applications when a property owner is ready to submit. However, Phases 1 and 2 of debris removal must be completed before permits are issued.
Temporary housing applications will be reviewed within two business days. Rebuild project applications will be reviewed within 10 business days. After LA County staff determines whether the project qualifies as a like-for-like rebuild, they will follow up with next steps.
LA County eCheck – AI Pilot for Faster Home Approvals
LA County is partnering with Archistar to launch the new eCheck AI Pilot, a cutting-edge tool that reviews building plans for compliance with zoning rules using artificial intelligence. If your single-family home was impacted by the Eaton Fire or the Palisades Fire and is located in a single-family (R-1) residential zone in the unincorporated Altadena or Sunset Mesa communities, you are invited to join as an Early Adopter. Learn more here.
To apply online via EPIC-LA
- Visit https://bit.ly/TempHousingEPIC to apply for a County Disaster Recovery Permit for a temporary housing unit or a temporary housing community. Visit https://bit.ly/RebuildEPIC to apply for a County Disaster Recovery Permit for a rebuild project. You may need to create an account if this is your first time using EPIC-LA.
- Please see the online application instructions for more information.
- Upload all application materials, including architectural plans, property ownership information, and the Supplemental Application Form for rebuild projects.
To apply in person
- Fill out this application for a County Disaster Recovery Permit for a temporary housing unit or a temporary housing community. Fill out this application for a County Disaster Recovery Permit for a rebuild project. Provide all other required application materials, including architectural plans and property ownership information.
- Visit a One-Stop Permit Center or any field office to file your application.