What you need to know: Governor Newsom is issuing an extension to his executive order making it easier for survivors of the LA firestorms to retain temporary shelter. The order helps continue to boost temporary housing supply by extending the amount of time people can stay at hotels and short-term rentals.
LOS ANGELES — Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order to continue his emergency order boosting the availability of short-term housing by making it easier for survivors of the LA area firestorm to stay in hotels and other short-term rentals for more than 30 days. The order was first issued on March 7, 2025 and is now extended to October 1, 2025.
“California has removed red tape and cut bureaucratic barriers to help the Los Angeles area recover. We will continue to support the rebuilding of Los Angeles by ensuring that those who have lost their homes have adequate access to temporary housing,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.
Removing barriers to temporary housing
The executive order extends the suspension of rules that could deter hotels, motels, and other short-term rentals from offering shelter to survivors for more than 30 days. The order temporarily allows survivors to remain classified as short-term occupants rather than tenants when they stay beyond 30 days, effectively suspending rules that might limit hotel and short-term rental operators’ flexibility to support extended stays. The order suspends these rules until October 1, 2025.
Fast-tracking rebuilding efforts
Governor Newsom has provided unprecedented support to assist Los Angeles’ recovery from this year’s firestorms. In addition to recently announcing a new AI tool to supercharge the approval of building permits, Governor Newsom issued an executive order to streamline the rebuilding of homes and businesses destroyed — suspending permitting and review requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act. The Governor also issued an executive order further cutting red tape by reiterating that permitting requirements under the California Coastal Act are suspended for rebuilding efforts and directing the Coastal Commission not to issue guidance or take any action that interferes with or conflicts with the Governor’s executive orders. Additionally, he signed an executive order to cut more red tape and continue streamlining rebuilding, recovery, and relief for survivors. The Governor also issued an executive order removing barriers, extending deadlines, and providing critical regulatory relief to help fire survivors rebuild, access essential services, and recover more quickly.
Giving survivors a stronger voice in recovery
To help provide the Los Angeles community with a stronger voice in the rebuilding and recovery efforts, Governor Newsom launched Engaged California, a new platform that gives Californians a unique opportunity to share their thoughts and connect with other people on topics that are important to them. It creates new opportunities for Californians to connect with their government to inform and shape policy through honest, respectful discussions. The program was launched in February with the first use case focusing on the impacts of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Track LA’s recovery at CA.gov/LAfires.