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USDA Opens Up to $32,420 in Eaton Fire Home Repair Grants for Altadena Homeowners
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USDA Opens Up to $32,420 in Eaton Fire Home Repair Grants for Altadena Homeowners

Sam Moorse
May 15, 2026

USDA Opens Up to $32,420 in Eaton Fire Home Repair Grants for Altadena Homeowners

USDA Rural Development announced $3 million in disaster aid for homeowners affected by the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County.

Eligible homeowners may get up to $32,420 per household through USDA's Section 504 Single Family Housing Repair Program.

What the money can cover

  • Essential home repairs after the Eaton Fire.
  • Disaster-related damage.
  • Work needed to make a home livable again.
  • Needed site preparation and cleanup.

Who may qualify

The aid is aimed at homeowners affected by the Eaton Fire in the Altadena and Los Angeles County area. USDA said it waived normal rural eligibility rules so this fire-damaged area can receive help.

How to apply

USDA says homeowners should review the online fact sheet and contact USDA Rural Development California for application steps.

Read the USDA announcement.

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