Samaritan's Purse is accepting applications through September 30 to rebuild up to 100 owner-occupied homes lost in the January 2025 Eaton Fire, with priority for uninsured and underinsured families. Construction will use Foothill Catalog plans and be handled by licensed California contractors under the supervision of a licensed general contractor. Homeowners must participate in rebuilding and commit to using the property as their primary residence. Local Disaster Case Management support may end Sept. 30 after FEMA withheld an approved $10 million, increasing recovery uncertainty.
Samaritan's Purse to Rebuild Up to 100 Eaton Fire Homes — Apply By Sept. 30
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Samaritan's Purse, a Christian relief organization, is accepting applications through September 30 to rebuild owner-occupied primary residences destroyed in the January 2025 Eaton Fire. The program aims to reconstruct up to 100 homes, prioritizing uninsured and underinsured households that face the greatest barriers to recovery.
Program Details
Construction will follow designs from the Foothill Catalog and will be carried out by local, California-licensed builders and subcontractors. Each home will be supervised by a California-licensed general contractor. Homeowners must participate in the rebuilding process and agree to occupy the rebuilt property as their primary residence. Accessibility modifications may be added on request.
Who Gets Priority
The organization will give priority to uninsured and underinsured families because these households often face the largest financial shortfalls after a wildfire. A case manager is not required to apply; Samaritan's Purse will determine eligibility.
"Following the January 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires, Samaritan's Purse is providing resources to rebuild owner-occupied primary residences destroyed by the fire."
How To Apply
To apply or ask questions, Altadena residents can call 833-323-6651 or email [email protected]. Applications are accepted through September 30 — interested homeowners should contact the program as soon as possible.
Context And Local Impact
Rebuilding after a wildfire is often the longest and most expensive phase of recovery. Families may face insurance gaps, rising construction costs, permitting delays, and utility complications that slow their return. Separately, the Eaton Fire Collaborative has warned that the local Disaster Case Management Program may end on September 30 after FEMA did not release an approved $10 million, which could reduce available support for survivors.
Examples of ongoing recovery challenges include calls for insurance reforms and rebuilding advances in Sacramento, water surcharges and shutoff risks in Altadena, and long-term, greener rebuilding efforts in towns like Talent, Oregon. For homeowners juggling deadlines and rebuilding bills, Samaritan's Purse's program offers a potential path home — but applicants should act before the deadline.
Contact to Apply: 833-323-6651 or [email protected]
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