Altadena wildfire survivors file permits but face construction delays due to financial challenges

Altadena wildfire survivors are filing rebuilding permits, but construction lags significantly due to financial challenges. While permit applications have increased, only 44% of homeowners have approved permits, and just 30% have started construction, highlighting a widening gap in the recovery process. The recovery is uneven, with Black and Latino homeowners showing the largest gains in taking recovery steps, though many still face significant financial barriers.