The July 9, 2026, deadline has been extended to July 9, 2027, for qualified homeowners and to October 9, 2026, for renters working toward permanent, safe housing following the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires.
If you still need financial help for temporary housing support, now is the time to reach out to FEMA and explore what resources may be available under the extension.
If you registered with FEMA prior to March 31, 2025, and have not found permanent housing, received any FEMA funding for Rental Assistance (RA), or insurance coverage has run out for a rental, you could be eligible for Rental Assistance.
Registered households are encouraged to call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or make updates to your FEMA application on www.DisasterAssistance.gov to request Rental Assistance.
Also, almost 800 households will continue to receive critical federal housing assistance allowing FEMA’s approval of California’s request to extend its financial housing assistance, if they meet new FEMA criteria.
Owners would receive assistance through July 9, 2027, and renters through October 9, 2026. The extensions help families facing prolonged rebuilding timelines, insurance delays, and regional housing shortages.
Below is more information for registered households who want to apply for financial housing assistance.
What Is FEMA RA and CTHA?
FEMA’s Rental Assistance (RA) helps eligible homeowners and renters pay for temporary housing if their primary residence was damaged by the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires.
Initial RA for this event is a two‑month grant to help cover temporary housing costs that can include deposit, rent, and utilities.
If you remain displaced from your home following the initial RA grant and you can show documentation that RA was used for temporary housing, you may request Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA).
CTHA provides additional rental assistance following the initial RA grants in increments of 3 months.
If you are a FEMA registered homeowner or renter who remains displaced from your home and you have exhausted insurance benefits or all other your rental resources, you should contact FEMA to determine your eligibility for RA or the CTHA program.
Who Qualifies for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance?
To be eligible to apply for CTHA, survivors must:
Have been awarded initial Rental Assistance and show that they used this money to pay for temporary housing.
Be unable to return to their pre‑disaster residence because it is not safe to live in, or no longer available due to the disaster.
Demonstrate continued financial need caused by the disaster.
Have a permanent housing plan and show that they are actively working toward that goal (for example, rebuilding, repairing, or securing other long‑term housing).
If you receive a grant, keep all receipts for rent and eligible utilities each month. These documents help FEMA confirm that assistance is being used for housing and support your eligibility for extensions.
If you are unsure whether you meet these conditions, contact FEMAs Hotline at 800-621-3362 to review your situation.
How to Apply for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance
If you were approved for Rental Assistance, an application for CTHA may be mailed to you about 15 days after your grant is approved. If you do not receive a form but still need help, contact FEMA at 800‑621‑3362.
You can return your CTHA request form and supporting documents to FEMA in any of the following ways:
Online: Upload documents to your FEMA disaster assistance account at DisasterAssistance.gov
By mail:
FEMA
P.O. Box 10055
Hyattsville, MD 20782‑8055
By fax: 800‑827‑8112
By phone: Call 800‑621‑3362
Or by the FEMA App