Information Related to Rebuilding

• Assigned Planner: Fire-damaged properties that have been red-tagged have been assigned a specific planning staff as a point-of-contact for zoning and general rebuilding questions.
  • View the GIS Map of Damaged Properties and Staff Contacts (enter your address to view contact information for your assigned Planner for zoning related rebuilding questions).
• Schedule a 30-minute Planning Recover Virtual Consultation with the Planner-of-the-Day for questions  on tree removals and repairing or rebuilding damaged fences and structures.
• Information on RV Parking and Living During Rebuild: Coming Soon
• Information on expedited review processes: Coming Soon

• Information on permitting & fees: Coming Soon
• Avoid Contractor and Home Repair Fraud: The City does not endorse or suggest the use of specific contractors or other professionals. Before entering into a contract with any professional, please ensure to:
  • Verify a Contractor State License
  • Get price estimates from at least 3 contractors
  • Obtain a written contract for work that exceeds $500. If a downpayment is requested by your contractor, State law limits downpayments to $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less.

Contact Information

• Assigned Planner: View the GIS Map of Damaged Properties and Staff Contacts (enter your address to view contact information for your assigned Planner for zoning related rebuilding questions). You can also schedule a virtual consultation with the Planner-of-the Day.
• Building & Safety: For building code and related questions, please visit the Permit Center during normal business hours, or call (626) 744-4200 or email BuildingRecovery@CityOfPasadena.net. View Building & Safety’s 2025 Disaster Bulletins.
• Public Works: For questions on sidewalk repair fees  please visit the Permit Center to speak with Public Works staff or email pw-permit@CityOfPasadena.net. For pot holes or issues related to trees in the right-of-way, submit inquiries via the City Service Center (CSC) via phone at (626) 744-7311 or online at: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/city-service-center/submit-a-request/
• Fire Department: For questions or questions related to fire sprinklers, fire code, fire hardening, fire hydrants, fire flow, etc., contact FireRecovery@CityofPasadena.net or visit the Permit Center to speak with Fire Department plan check staff.
• Community Connectors: Owners of red-tagged properties have been assigned a Community Connector. View the GIS Map of Damaged Properties and Staff Contacts (enter your address to view contact information for your assigned Community Connector). Community Connectors can assist with general questions on the ROE, Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Debris Clean-Up Process,  rebuilding inquiries and general resources.