Business Resources for Palisades Fire

The city of Santa Monica is committed to supporting local businesses impacted by the devastating wildfires and the regional recovery efforts. We are working in close partnership with our Santa Monica business partners (Chamber of Commerce, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, and the Business Improvement Districts), neighboring cities, and regional partners. The city’s Economic Development Team is here to help. We have compiled a list of resources specific to businesses.

If your business has been displaced due to the fires and you need help finding a new location, contact the city of Santa Monica’s Economic Development Team at (310) 458-8906 or email econdev@santamonica.gov

The city is also working closely with Palisades schools, community centers and nonprofits to help find new interim space opportunities.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Santa Monica businesses and residents may be eligible for FEMA assistance if they had to evacuate or suffered economic injuries from the disaster. Visit DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA Hotline at 1-800-621-3362, open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST, for eligibility information. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is March 10.

Los Angeles County Assessor

If your property has been damaged or destroyed by the windstorms or wildfires, you may qualify for temporary property tax relief through the Misfortune and Calamity Program. See Relief for Properties Impacted by a Disaster.

Insurance support

For questions and assistance on insurance related to the fires, please call the office of California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara at (800) 927-4357 or go here. 

United States Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance 

City of Santa Monica fire updates + resources

Santa Monica partner resources

L.A. County resources

Internal Revenue Service 

California wildfire victims qualify for tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Oct. 15

California Office of the Small Business Advocate

Congressperson Ted Lieu’s Office

Visit Fire Resources | Congressman Ted Lieu, call (323) 651-1040 or email lieu.staff@mail.house.gov

Senator Ben Allen’s Office

Visit Los Angeles Fire Resources | Senator Ben Allen, call (310) 414-8190 or email Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov.

Moss Adams has provided the following alerts:

Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund – $10,000 grant for brick-and-mortar restaurant, gastropub or bakery that has experienced a loss in revenue as a direct result of a natural disaster, severe weather event, or major infrastructure failure which occurred within the last 12 months declared a disaster by state, tribal, or federal government. Own a maximum of three locations and employ fewer than 50 employees per location. Been open for a minimum of six months and have revenues of $3M or less per location in the last 12 months.  helloalice.com/grants/doordash

Small Business Strong: LA Wildfire Relief Fund – $5,000 grant for micro-businesses, self-employed workers, service industry entrepreneurs such as gardeners, housekeepers, nannies, food businesses who do not have access to paid time off and uninsured/underinsure to replace revenue, relocation cost, basic needs for them and their families, and repair damages and/or loss of inventory.
tmccommunitycapital.org/small-business-strong

LA Region Worker Relief Fund – LA County residents 18 or older who have been displaced and impacted by the 2025 wind and wildfire disaster. The program will provide grants up to $2,000 for eligible applicants to access relief and find economic security and new employment opportunities. The Fund will be administered by Community-Based Organization(s) with the Department of Economic Opportunity.
lacounty.gov/relief/#1737068035456-89312a0d-9d9c

LA Region Small Business Relief Fund - Wildfire Relief Fund – LA County small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the 2025 wind and wildfire disaster. The program will provide grants up to $25,000 for eligible applicants to access relief, start to recover, and rebuild their business in LA County and will be administered by Community-Based Organizations with the Department of Economic Opportunity.
lacounty.gov/relief/#1737068035456-89312a0d-9d9c