Supervisor Kathryn Barger Secures Board Backing for Expanded Wildfire Mortgage Relief Legislation
Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to support new state legislation by Assemblymember John Harabedian aimed at expanding recovery resources for communities impacted by the Eaton Fire.
The motion directs the County to advocate for Assembly Bill 1847, new state legislation that provides longer-term critical mortgage relief for wildfire survivors. The proposed law requires mortgage providers to expand the current mortgage forbearance period from 12 to 36 months and also extends the deadline for requests for forbearance to January 7, 2029, allowing homeowners facing financial hardship to pause payments without late fees, negative credit reporting, or risk of foreclosure as they rebuild.
“From day one, my priority has been to stand with my Eaton Fire constituents and advocate for every resource available to help them recover,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “We must draw down every possible form of financial relief—local, state, and federal—to ensure survivors are not left behind. Efforts like AB 1847 are essential because it takes a whole-of-government approach to fully support disaster recovery.”
Today’s action reinforces Los Angeles County’s ongoing commitment to securing the resources needed to help Eaton Fire survivors rebuild their homes and communities.
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