Pacific Palisades Fire Rebuild Resources

In Pacific Palisades, Like-for-Like rebuilding offers a practical path forward—preserving your home’s footprint while avoiding lengthy coastal, hillside, or zoning reviews. For those ready to rebuild with clarity and care, it may be the smoothest first step.

Is a site survey required for rebuilding your home after the 2025 fire? We spoke to LA officials and explain what’s actually needed—plus tips to reduce delays and avoid unnecessary costs.

If you’re rebuilding in Pacific Palisades, understanding your property’s zoning can feel overwhelming. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to finding key info in ZIMAS — from hillside status to coastal zones.

If you’re rebuilding after a fire in Altadena or Pacific Palisades, there are important documents you can start collecting now—even before your insurance settlement is finalized. Preparing these materials early can reduce delays once design work begins, helping you move through the process more smoothly and get back home sooner.

Rebuilding after a wildfire is more than a construction project—it’s a return to safety, comfort, and control. Here’s how we guide homeowners with care, clarity, and design that fits both the budget and the moment.

After the fires, many in our community are facing the challenge of rebuilding—often for the first time. We're here to help: volunteering through AIA Pasadena & Foothill, answering questions, and offering resources to guide the way.
Our hope is to help restore not only homes, but also to support a community that grows back vivid, resilient, and rooted in care.