L.A. County Backs Expanded Mortgage Relief for Eaton Fire Survivors

Altadena, Winter 2026 (Photo – Colorado Boulevard Newspaper)

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a motion introduced by Kathryn Barger to support new state legislation aimed at expanding recovery resources for communities affected by the Eaton Fire.

By News Desk

The motion directs Los Angeles County to advocate for Assembly Bill 1847, authored by John Harabedian, which seeks to provide extended mortgage relief for wildfire survivors. The proposed legislation would require mortgage providers to increase the current forbearance period from 12 months to 36 months. It also extends the deadline to request forbearance to January 7, 2029.

Under the bill, eligible homeowners experiencing financial hardship would be able to pause mortgage payments without incurring late fees, negative credit reporting, or facing foreclosure while rebuilding their homes.

“From day one, my priority has been to stand with my Eaton Fire constituents and advocate for every resource available to help them recover,” Barger said. “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.”