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Pepperdine study warns L.A. fire rebuilding could take decades

January 8, 2026

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — A Pepperdine School of Public Policy and Beacon Economics report released around the anniversary found post-wildfire rebuilding in California is far slower than commonly assumed: about 76% of homes lost in the 2017 Tubbs fire were rebuilt within six years, but fewer than 30% of Camp fire homes were rebuilt within five.

Households planning finances and temporary housing should budget against multi-year, not one-year, timelines.

Who’s involved

  • Pepperdine School of Public Policy
  • Beacon Economics

Where to get help

Permit, plan, and contractor questions come up at the Hub’s rebuild office hours. See what’s scheduled.

Sources

The date on this post is approximate — reporting placed it in this month without a specific day.