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California Launches Online Resource Hub for LA Fire Rebuilding

The site links to trusted builders, vendors, mortgage assistance and local government resources

Gov. Gavin Newsom and the LA Rises recovery initiative announced a new website to assist homeowners rebuilding after the 2025 LA firestorms.

The site, larises.org/resources, provides information on rebuilding options, including modular homes, predesigned plans and custom builds. It links to trusted builders, vendors, mortgage assistance and local government resources.

The launch comes nearly a year after the fires, with officials noting ongoing challenges for survivors.

Rebuilding permits in affected areas are being processed faster than pre-fire averages for single-family homes, often in under three months, due to executive orders suspending certain environmental reviews and building code updates.

The site also promotes an AI-powered permitting tool from Archistar, provided free through state and philanthropic partnerships. Early data shows it reduced review times by 36% to 54% in Los Angeles County for some applications.

LA Rises coordinates private sector support with city, county and state efforts.

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