CITY, State (Fox News) — Trump administration allows California wildfire survivors to bypass local permitting delays for immediate access to $3.2 billion in disaster relief funds

## Key Facts:
– SBA grants expedited path for builders to self-certify compliance after 60 days of permitting delays
– Less than 600 of 16,200 destroyed homes and businesses have started reconstruction
– California pursuing own housing initiatives after wildfires

## Images:
1. Aerial view of homes damaged by the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
2. Fire personnel responding to Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass did not comment on the new SBA guidance, which aims to speed up the rebuilding process for wildfire survivors. Less than 3,000 rebuild permits have been issued across Los Angeles, with fewer than 10 homes reconstructed. Survivors face challenges as red tape and rising costs hinder recovery efforts.