Rep. Chu Commends FEMA Extension of Financial and Housing Assistance for Eaton Fire Survivors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the State of California’s request to extend financial assistance under the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) for survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires. Under the approved extension, eligible homeowners can receive assistance through July 9, 2027, and eligible renters can receive assistance through October 9, 2026. 

Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), who worked with Governor Newsom and congressional colleagues to advocate for this extension, released the following statement:
 

“I commend FEMA for approving California’s request to extend the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) that provides direct housing and other needs assistance to survivors of the Los Angeles Fires, including the Eaton Fire that devastated my district. 

As Altadena and Pasadena continue to rebuild from the Eaton Fire, this critical extension will ensure that homeowners and renters have the financial and housing support they need during their recovery. 

The continued need for today's extension underscores the importance of delivering on Governor Newsom’s disaster supplemental funding request that will finally support our long-term recovery and provide the assistance necessary for survivors to rebuild and return home."
 

As of June 12, 2026, FEMA reported that more than 35,000 households have received assistance through the Individuals and Households Program, with more than $177 million awarded to eligible survivors. FEMA also reported that more than 1,200 households have received Continued Temporary Housing Assistance since the disaster. Today’s extension will allow survivors to continue receiving this critical disaster assistance as they rebuild.