The L.A. Conservancy enlisted a network of professionals and service providers with expertise in working with older and historic places who may offer discounted rates or pro bono services for those impacted by the wildfires, depending on the services provided.

Interested in being added to this list? Click here to submit an interest form.

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The Los Angeles Conservancy makes no claims or endorsements of businesses offering any products or services listed in this directory.

• All professionals on this list requested to be added and consented to having their informtion published.
• As with any business transaction, remember, it is “buyer beware.” Be sure to ask for—and verify—references. Protect your investment: ask for verification that businesses have the appropriate licenses and insurance coverage.
• Many cities in the county designate certain historic buildings and regulate alterations to them (for example, Los Angeles has both individual Historic-Cultural Monuments and buildings within Historic Preservation Overlay Zones). Before altering a designated structure, be sure to obtain proper permits and sign-offs from responsible city agencies (such as the City Planning Department, Department of Building and Safety, and/or the Department of Housing). If you have questions about how to do this, please contact the Conservancy at (213) 623-2489 or info@laconservancy.org.
• Be skeptical of recommendations that insist upon replacing historic elements without considering restoration. While sometimes this is necessary, restoration of historic features is always preferred and often can cost less than replacement.

The Conservancy is actively gathering resources to share with property owners. Check back often, as this page will be updated continuously.

The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office is committed to supporting property owners during this difficult time. While they await a comprehensive assessment of the damage, they are preparing to activate resources to assist affected residents, including:

• On-the-Ground Support: Assessor staff will be present at Local Assistance Centers established by the County, offering guidance and resources to property owners.
• Expedited Property Tax Relief: The County will process “Misfortune and Calamity” claims for property tax relief for properties damaged or destroyed by the wildfires.

“Misfortune and Calamity” Property Tax Relief

Property damaged or destroyed by the windstorms or wildfires may qualify for temporary property tax relief through the Misfortune and Calamity program. Key details include:

• Eligibility: The damage must exceed $10,000 in the current market value of the property.
• Filing Deadline: Claims must be filed within 12 months of the date of the damage.
• Benefits: Approved claims may result in temporary property tax relief, with adjustments made to reflect the reduced value of your property until repairs or rebuilding are completed.

For more information and to download the claim form (ADS-820) go to assessor.lacounty.gov/tax-relief/disaster-relief or call (213) 974-8658.

The City of Los Angeles has compiled a list of verified general contractors, architects and landscape architects who are ready to assist in rebuilding homes, public spaces, and businesses.  https://bca.lacity.gov/rebuildLA

Local, state, and federal agencies are preparing business assistance resources for those affected by the wildfires. Below are a few helpful resources currently available.

*Funding opportunities*

• The Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express, is now accepting applications for a round of Disaster Recovery grants for eligible locally significant small businesses impacted by recent natural disasters. From Wednesday, May 7 at 9 a.m. CT through Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CT, businesses affected by FEMA-declared disasters on or after January 1, 2024, can apply for one of 100 available $10,000 grants to assist in their recovery efforts.
• The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund is designed to support qualified small businesses impacted by the catastrophic Los Angeles County wildfires beginning January 7, 2025, throughout the Eaton and Palisades Wildfire Disaster Impact & Evacuation Area. Application period opens on May 07, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. PT* and closes on June 06, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PT*

• The Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program was created in response to Federal Declaration on January 7, 2025. These loans aim to provide working capital to businesses that create or retain jobs and offer goods or services to local residents. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Up to $75,000. Applications will be accepted between Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:00 p.m., and Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 12:00 p.m.

Additional resources:

• 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. This service is provided for a limited time by the County of Los Angeles.
• The City of Los Angeles’s Economic Workforce & Development Department has gathered local, state, and federal resources available for businesses and workers impacted by the Los Angeles City Wildfires.
• Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity’s Emergency Resources for Workers and Businesses
• Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s Guide to Planning for Business Operations After Natural Disasters
• Together for L.A.’s Small Business Support and Recovery Resources
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans may be available to homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes in areas covered by a disaster declaration. Applicants may talk with an SBA representative at a Local Assistance Center from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily (Pasadena City College Community Education Center, 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 or UCLA Research Park West, 10850 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064). You may also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Oct. 8, 2025.
• Los Angeles Regional SBDC Network’s Disaster Response Guide for Small Businesses – a guide for small business owners responding to major disasters, such as fires and earthquakes.

• L.A. Regional Small Business Assistance for those businesses impacted by wildfires
• L.A. County’s Altadena African American Historic Resources Survey
• SurveyLA’s Brentwood – Pacific Palisades Historic Resources Survey Report and other resources

World Monuments Fund and Los Angeles Conservancy Join Forces to Support Recovery Following Wildfires, WMF, March 19, 2025

Los Angeles has lost some of its trailblazing architecture, The Economist, January 16, 2025

The Design Legacy of Los Angeles That Fell to the Fires, New York Times, January 15, 2025

In ‘a mass erasure of heritage,’ numerous historic landmarks lost in L.A., Los Angeles Times, January 12, 2025

The architecturally significant houses destroyed in L.A.’s fires, Los Angeles Times, January 11, 2025

“The scale of the damage is unfathomable,” Dezeen, January 10, 2025

Historic treasures lost: LA Conservancy shares a list of ‘Confirmed Losses’, NBC Los Angeles, January 10, 2025.

The Historic Landmarks Razed By Los Angeles’ Deadly Fires, Smithsonian Magazine, January 9, 2025

These architectural gems are under threat from the Palisades Fire, Fast Company, January 9, 2025.

As Flames Consume Architectural Gems, a Hit to ‘Old California’, New York Times, January 9, 2025

Los Angeles fires threaten iconic architecture and homes, Archinect, January 8, 2025.

Two Mid-Century Gems Stand in the Path of the L.A. Wildfires. Here’s the Latest, Elle Decor, January 8, 2025.

January 8, 2025

There are no words to describe the devastation we are experiencing in Los Angeles. During this truly historic disaster, our hearts go out to the many Angelenos whose lives have been upended by the raging wildfires across the county. The loss of their homes, schools, cultural anchors, legacy businesses, and other places important to their communities is overwhelming.

And, still, the windstorms, wildfires, and threats to lives and structures continue.

The Los Angeles Conservancy has received many inquiries about the historic places the fires impacted. Unfortunately, we don’t have a lot of details yet, as the winds and fires remain highly unpredictable. Please see our list of confirmed losses below.

We are mobilizing to provide resources and support to those impacted by the wildfires, including coordinating efforts with local agencies and historic preservation professionals ready to survey the conditions and damage to historic places and assembling a network of professionals, businesses, and others prepared to support the preservation and rehabilitation of historic resources in impacted communities.

While the full extent of the destruction to historic places caused by these fires is yet to be seen, we are reminded of how important it is to be there for one another as a community. It reminds us all what places and spaces mean to us, especially once they are gone. Significantly, we recognize that the focus should remain on immediate wildfire relief and then long-term recovery.

We hope you remain safe and look forward to keeping you updated.