CALFORNIA WILDFIRE RESOURCES

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that the deadline to file City business taxes has been extended for businesses directly impacted by the wildfires. The due date for those businesses impacted has been extended from February 28, 2025 to April 14, 2025. 

California postponed the individual tax filing deadline to October 15 for Los Angeles County taxpayers. Additionally, the state extended the January 31, 2025, sales and use tax filing deadline for Los Angeles County taxpayers until April 30 — providing critical tax relief for businesses. Governor Newsom suspended penalties and interest on late property tax payments for a year, effectively extending the state property tax deadline. 

Available 14 WorkSource Centers (WSC) act as your personal employment agency and offer free and virtual & in-person broad support to business owners and entrepreneurs.

Hollywood Production Center (HPC) is offering complimentary access to coworking spaces, private offices, storage units, and a host of other critical resources, including showers, a gym, Wi-Fi, and parking for displaced individuals and businesses. Fire victims in need of assistance are encouraged to reach out to Hollywood Production Center’s customer service team at 833-472-0404 or via email at Maria@HollywoodPC.com to learn more about available services and sign up for access. 

SBA Disaster Loans are now available for Los Angeles County victims of the wind and wildfire events. Available programs include:

• Home Disaster Loans

• Business Disaster Loans

• Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Free loan application assistance available (in-person/virtual) at the nearest BusinessSource Centers + language support.

The California Restaurant Foundation’s Restaurants Care program is opening a temporary fund to provide emergency relief grants to food and beverage workers impacted by the Los Angeles area fires. Grants will range between $350-$1,500. Grants will be awarded based on need and available funding.

With the initial support from Councilmember Imelda Padilla (Council District 6), ICON CDC is set to deliver direct cash aid to its core clients: Street Vendors, Landscapers & Gardeners, Agricultural Workers, Construction Workers, Housekeepers, Delivery Drivers, Utility Workers, and other workers in the "Open Air Economy"- People who make their living by working outside. The grants will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis, as long as funds allow. Complete the intake form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.

LADWP encourages any customer whose home or business has been damaged or destroyed as a result of the fires to call 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397). Customer service representatives can assist with stopping billing, pausing automatic bill pay and assist with other account matters. 

Any of the 10 BusinessSource Centers (BSCs) spread across the City of Los Angeles can provide virtual & in-person free one-on-one consultation, business and employment support, and assistance with applying for forthcoming microenterprise grants and microloans. Multiple language assistance available.

Rapid Response (RR) activities are designed to respond to layoffs by coordinating services to provide immediate assistance to employers and affected workers. RR activities include but are not limited to providing information and access to unemployment compensation benefits, continued health care, employment and training services (including those provided by the WorkSource and BusinessSource systems), emergency services, and other significant services.

Business to Business Space Share is a free exchange portal designed to provide immediate relief to businesses, including non-profits, displaced by the winds and wildfires by connecting them to donated temporary space generously provided by other businesses and organizations throughout LA County. 

JFLA is offering a limited number of zero-interest, zero-fee loans to individuals, non-profits, and small businesses affected by the recent wildfires on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Getty-led coalition of major arts organizations and philanthropists aims to provide emergency relief for artists and arts workers in all disciplines who have lost residences, studios, archives, artworks, or livelihoods or have otherwise been impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires. 

The SB/DVBE Emergency Registry is a dedicated searchable listing of certified businesses that are ready and able to deploy goods or services to state departments during the event of an emergency. If you are a business that could deliver on-demand emergency goods and services, find more information below: