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Only four rebuilding permits issued since LA fires: Report

  • In the aftermath of the January wildfires in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, which destroyed or damaged over 6,000 homes, only four permits have been issued for rebuilding as of March 24, day 75 post-fire.
  • The slow permitting process has drawn criticism from local leaders and residents, with Councilmember Traci Park expressing concern over the limited number of permits issued, suspecting systemic issues rather than a lack of interest in rebuilding.
  • The city hired Hagerty Consulting for $10 million to oversee the recovery effort, a decision that has been questioned by city lawmakers given the city's $1 billion budget deficit, with some suggesting that existing city departments are capable of managing the recovery.
  • State Representative Joe Patterson suggested putting Los Angeles planning and building departments into receivership and letting the free market help people rebuild, while residents showed up at a city council committee meeting looking for answers and demanding expedited rebuilding.
  • The rebuilding process faces challenges including the removal of contaminated debris, potential soil restoration issues due to toxic elements like asbestos and lead in the ash from older homes, and the need for increased dust control due to the large number of vehicles involved in debris removal.
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Geller Report broke the news in on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
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