Business Resources for Palisades Fire

L.A. Wildfire Relief + Recovery Support for Businesses

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 helpful 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.

• To search for available properties in Santa Monica, visit Loopnet.com and Costar.com.
• For information on opening a business in Santa Monica, visit Get Started.
• Find information on other Santa Monica business programs.

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. Relief for Properties Impacted By A Disaster

Insurance support:

• The offices of Senator Ben Allen and California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara have lined up free and confidential insurance workshops in Santa Monica for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 18-19, to address your pending insurance-related questions. Call (800) 927-4357 to schedule an appointment.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• To file a disaster assistance application with FEMA, visit disasterassistance.gov 

United States Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance: 

• SBA offers Physical Damage Loans + Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Visit MySBA Loan Portal or U.S. Small Business Administration. Or call customer service at (800) 659-2955; dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
• Resource Partners:  sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners
• The SBA has set up free walk-in business counseling at the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce to help those affected by the fire with their applications. Hours are Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2525 Main St. #103. (This service will not be available on Monday, Jan. 20, due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.)

City of Santa Monica Fire Updates + Resources

• City of Santa Monica – Palisades Fire Updates + Resources  
• Santa Monica Public Library – Los Angeles Fire Resources
• Santa Monica Community Connect – Community Connect is a vital piece of technology that provides first responders with critical information regarding your business or residence. To create an account, cli

Santa Monica Partner Resources

• Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce – Fire Relief & Resource Portal
• Santa Monica College Disaster Relief Resources
• Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Palisades Fire Updates – includes Santa Monica hotel + business specials for first responders and fire evacuees
• Downtown Santa Monica Business Resources & Support
• Santa MoniCARES collects donations, discounts and offers available to first responders and evacuees.

Los Angeles County Business Support + Resources

   L.A. County Department of Economic Opportunity disaster resources:

• Emergency Resources for Workers and Businesses
• Local Assistance and Disaster Recovery Centers
• LA County Relief + LA County Small Business Relief Fund

    L.A. County Economic Development Corporation Resources:

• Together for LA - Small Business Support & Recovery Resources. Find consolidated resources from various partners here.
• 2025 Wildfire Assistance includes business support and workforce development assistance.

Additional federal + State resources

Internal Revenue Service: 

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

California Office of the Small Business Advocate:

• Recover and Rebuild: Resources and Steps for Business Recovery
• California Restaurant Association: Restaurants Care - Funding Support for Food + Beverage Workers and Independent Restaurants: Home - Restaurants Care

Congressperson Ted Lieu’s Office: 

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

• 2024 Tax Returns and Payments
  Both federal and state agencies have automatically extended filing and payment dates for taxpayers impacted by the wildfires.
• Property Damage
  Property owners experiencing damage or destruction due to the wildfires can leverage California’s Misfortune and Calamity Property Tax Relief.
• Employee Assistance
  Employers can use qualified disaster relief payments to provide financial assistance to impacted employees.