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MORE RECOVERY INFO

Mountain View News Saturday, March 8, 2025

FORECLOSURE RELIEF

HUD Extends Foreclosure Relief to Californians Impacted by Los Angeles County 
Wildfires

HUD Secretary Scott Turner announces 90-day extension of foreclosure moratorium on Federal 
Housing Administration (FHA) single family mortgages in impacted areas.

Altadena, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is announcing 
a 90-day extension of its foreclosure moratorium on Federal Housing Administration 
(FHA)-insured single family mortgages in the areas of Los An-geles County, California, devastated by 
the January 2025 wildfires.

HUD Secretary Scott Turner is making this announcement while touring a disaster zone in Altadena 
with Fifth District of Los Angeles Supervisor Kathryn Barger. The FHA-insured single family mortgage 
extension underscores HUD’s commitment to supporting Americans impacted by natural disasters 
by providing flexibility to families in the Presidentially Declared Major Disaster Area (PDMDA).

There are over 100,000 FHA-insured mortgages in Los Angeles County PDMDA. HUD is working 
with mortgage servicers and others to assess the extent of properties with FHA-insured mortgages in 
the designated area that have been severely damaged or destroyed.

“It is heartbreaking to witness the devastation caused by the horrific wildfires in Altade-na and the 
surrounding areas of Los Angeles County and the heavy toll of this tragedy on individuals, families 
and communities,” said Secretary Scott Turner. “Empowering and supporting our neighbors so they 
can build or rebuild their future, including when disaster strikes, is a core part of HUD’s mission and 
we will continue providing help during hardship.”

“HUD’s extension of the foreclosure moratorium is a lifeline for wildfire survivors in Los Angeles 
County who are facing immense hardship,” said Los Angeles County Su-pervisor Kathryn Barger. “I 
appreciate Secretary Turner’s leadership and commitment to ensuring that families impacted by these 
devastating fires have the time and support they need to recover. This critical relief will help stabilize 
our communities as we work together to rebuild and heal.”

The moratorium prohibits mortgage servicers from initiating or completing foreclosure actions on 
FHA-insured single family forward or Home Equity Conversion mortgages in the Los Angeles County 
PDMDA through July 7, 2025. The moratorium was original-ly set to expire on April 8, 2025.



• Borrowers unable to make their mortgage payments should contact their mort-gage servicer
for assistance as soon as practical. Borrowers may also contact the FHA Resource Center at (800)
CALL-FHA (1-800-877-8339; or for TTY 1-800-877-8339) for assistance.

• For borrowers and renters who need immediate housing and disaster recovery assistance,
HUD-certified housing counselors are prepared to provide guidance on the options that are available.
To find a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, borrowers can use HUD’s online search tool or
use our phone search by calling (800) 569-4287 or (202) 708-1455 (TTY).

• For borrowers whose homes are destroyed or damaged to an extent that requires reconstruction 
or complete replacement, contact an FHA-approved lend-er about FHA’s Section 203(h) loan
program. This program provides 100 percent financing for eligible homeowners to rebuild their home 
or purchase a new one.

• For borrowers seeking to purchase and/or repair a home that has been dam-aged, contact an
FHA-approved lender about FHA’s Section 203(k) loan pro-gram. This program allows individuals
to finance the purchase or refinance of a house, as well as the costs of repair or renovation, through a
single mortgage.



 
	   	       
  
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SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY: RELIEF GRANTS AND FUNDS 
FOR LA COUNTY WILDFIRE VICTIMS

DCBA Launches LA County Household Relief Fund Grant to Aid Wildfire Victims

In response to the devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires, the Department of Consumer and Business 
Affairs launching LA County Household Relief Grant offering grants to eligible households ranging 
from $6,000 to $18,000, based on household size and composition. 

This immediate financial assistance aims to help LA County households who have been directly impacted 
by the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires. The program is designed to bridge financial gaps and 
promote the general welfare of affected households until insurance or government recovery resources 
become available.

The online application will be open from February 26 - March 12, 2025.

For more information and to sign up for updates about the application, please visit lacountyrelieffund.
com.

Support the LA County Wildfire Recovery Effort - Donate Today!

LA County has launched a Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund donation portal to encourage community 
support for LA County wildfire victims.

Donations received through this portal will fund the LA County Household Relief Grant program, 
helping to expand the assistance available to those in need.

To donate, visit the Disaster Relief and Recovery Donations Portal to donate.

Donate Today

Deadline Extended: Apply Now for LA Region Small Business & Worker Relief Funds

The Department of Economic Opportunity and the City of Los Angeles have extended the application 
deadline for the LA Region Small Business & Worker Relief Funds to March 2nd.

These relief funds are designed to provide direct financial support to workers businesses, and nonprofits, 
helping bridge the gap until long-term recovery efforts kick in. Don’t miss out on this opportunity 
for critical financial support.

Get more information and learn how to apply at opportunity.lacounty.gov.


THE ROTARY CLUB OF ALTADENA IS 
NOW ACCEPTING ALTADENA FIRE 
RELIEF GRANT APPLICATIONS.

In the wake of the Eaton Fire and in support of 
Altadena’s disaster relief and recovery efforts, 
the Rotary Club of Altadena has established 
a fund to provide support for immediate and 
long-term relief efforts through disaster response 
grants. 

The Altadena Rotary fire relief grants will 
support community projects that benefit Altadena 
residents, businesses, services, and 
charities affected by the Eaton Fire. Applications 
will be considered and priori-tized on 
the basis of need and impact. 

Grant applications must be completed by not-
for-profit 501(c) organizations only. Organizations 
may sponsor projects by individuals, 
businesses, or units of government. Grant 
projects must be in-tended for and completed 
within the unincorporated area of Altadena. 

Grants are available between $500 and $5,000. 
Matching funds are encouraged but not required. 
Funding for a purpose that is part of 
a larger project is acceptable. Grants will be 
considered on a rolling basis quarterly with 
deadlines of March 31, June 30, September 30 
and December 31, 2025. 

The grant application can be found at Restore 
Altadena: Rotary Club of Altadena Fire Relief 
Application Form (https://docs.google.
com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBAPeiIa2N2om9
OZ83k3X4QQ2erj2GAqr0s5IL2D66gPavdg/
viewform).

Donations may be made to the fund by going 
to: https://givebutter.com/EatonFireARC

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