Finance Assistance

United Way of Ventura County’s Thomas Fire Relief Fund has funds available to Ventura County residents who experienced loss or damage to property (rented or owned) or loss of income as a direct result of the fire and who income limits (see ‘How to Apply’). Funds will be available for qualifying expenses to third party […]

Up to $8,550 in incentives makes rebuilding with more energy-saving systems and appliances more affordable LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2018 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that, for customers who lost homes in the Thomas Fire or January 9th debris flow, the company will substantially increase financial incentives for those who wish to […]

Media Contact: Matt Carroll, 805-654-2864 VENTURA, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that it will close its Disaster Recovery Center in Ventura at the end of the month. The last day of operations will be Wednesday, February 28. The center has served more than 1,000 victims of the Thomas Fire since it […]

Media Contact: Steven Hintz, Treasurer-Tax Collector, (805) 654-3744 Dan Goodwin, Assessor, (805) 654-2181 Jeff Burgh, Auditor-Controller, (805) 654-3152 February 14, 2018 VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County Assessor Dan Goodwin, Auditor-Controller Jeff Burgh, and Treasurer-Tax Collector Steven Hintz have announced that reduced property tax bills or refunds will begin being mailed to fire victims this week. […]

VENTURA, Calif. – The deadline for residents affected by the Thomas Fire to apply for Individual Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency is March 16, 2018. Residents can apply online or at the Disaster Recovery Center FEMA is operating at the Ventura County Credit Union’s location in Ventura. The address is: Ventura County Credit […]

Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available for workers, business owners and self-employed individuals who lost their jobs or had their work hours substantially reduced as a result of the wildfires and flooding, and who do not qualify for regular state unemployment insurance benefits. DUA provides temporary unemployment benefits to people whose jobs or […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s California Resource Partners Offer the Following Services to Help Businesses Recover from Wildfires, Flooding, Mudflows and Debris Flows Directly Related to the Wildfires. California Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) SBDCs are providing the following services to help small businesses impacted by the disaster (no charge for any services): Counseling for financial, accounting, […]

Media Contact: Michael Powers, County Executive Officer 805-654-2681 Dan Paranick, Interim Ventura City Manager 805-654-7740 Today the County and City of Ventura have been informed their appeal for individual assistance for victims of the Thomas Fire has been approved.   The federal disaster declaration, original declared January 2, 2018, has been amended, now making available such […]

Workshop Topic: Information and guidance on first steps on the road to recovery and navigating your insurance claim. Who should attend? Disaster survivors whose insured homes were damaged or destroyed in the wildfire. Attendees will receive a free copy of the “little yellow” Disaster Recovery Handbook and have the opportunity to ask questions during a […]

 Federal disaster loans for businesses, homeowners, renters and private nonprofits are available through the U.S. Small Business Administration. Eligible businesses may borrow up to $2 million for physical damage $2 million for economic injury $2 million for a business loan Eligible homeowners may borrow up to $200,000 to repair/replace damage to primary residence Eligible renters/homeowners may borrow […]