LOS ANGELES – Property owners have seven days left to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County. In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), property owners affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires must submit a ROE form by April 15, 2025.
Federally funded debris removal is available to residents of single family and owner-occupied multi-family units.
All disaster impacted property owners should submit a ROE form by April 15, 2025, to opt-in or opt-out of the debris removal program.
If a property owner opts out of the USACE debris removal program, they become responsible for all permits, inspections and other associated debris removal requirements and costs.
There is no out-of-pocket cost to have debris removed by USACE, however the program is unable to duplicate other forms of funding specific to debris removal. If a property owner has insurance for debris removal, residual funds not used by the property owner may be remitted to the county to offset the cost of debris removal at a later date.
Submit a ROE form to LA County:
- Complete a form online at: Los Angeles County Right of Entry Permit for Debris Removal on Private Property.
- Download and complete a form: Debris Removal Right of Entry Permit (00011201.DOCX;1) and submit it at a Disaster Recovery Center.
- Forms are also available at Disaster Recovery Centers. Visit the DRC Locator to find a location.
Contact Los Angeles County for more information about debris removal:
- Visit the LA County Debris Removal Website: recovery.lacounty.gov/debris-removal/
- Call LA County’s Public Works Fire Debris Hotline: 844-347-3332
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California is committed to supporting residents impacted by the Los Angeles Hurricane-Force Firestorm as they navigate the recovery process. Visit CA.gov/LAFires for up-to-date information on disaster recovery programs, important deadlines, and how to apply for assistance.