Tuesday, April 15 is the deadline for Los Angeles County property owners to opt in or out of a free government wildfire debris removal program led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The program’s eligibility has been expanded to include businesses, places of worship and muti-family residences (townhomes, condos, apartment buildings) with at least one owner-occupied unit.
Property owners who opt out must:
- Hire a licensed private contractor for debris removal
- Obtain a debris removal permit from the County
- Cover all related costs, inspections and requirements
According to our media partner KCAL News, the county has received about 8,640 right-of-entry forms, which grant access to the Army Corps for cleanup.
⚠️ Important: Whether affected residents opt in or out, they must submit the necessary documents. If they neglect to do so, the government will proceed with debris removal—and will bill the full cost to the owner or place a lien on the property.
The Army Corps expects to finish debris cleanup by January 2026. Over 1,700 properties have already been cleared.
Click here for the right of entry forms and debris removal info.
More info available at:
- County wildfire recovery website: lacounty.gov
- Debris Call Center, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.: (213) 308-8305
- LA County Public Works hotline: (844) 347-3332
- LA County Public Works email: EatonFire@pw.lacounty.gov | PalisadesFire@pw.lacounty.gov
- Disaster Recovery Centers, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
