California Construction News staff writer
California is expanding funding to help wildfire survivors access factory-built housing, a program aimed at speeding rebuilding and providing resilient homes in affected communities.
The state’s third round of funding, totaling an additional $10 million, will support modular and prefabricated housing solutions for survivors of recent Los Angeles wildfires. The program allows local governments, nonprofits, tribes and housing developers to apply for grants to deliver homes faster and more efficiently.
Factory-built homes are constructed off-site in controlled, high-efficiency facilities, reducing waste and shortening construction timelines. Once completed, units are delivered ready for installation, helping families return to their neighborhoods quickly while maintaining the character and style of affected communities.
Construction success stories are emerging across the region. Arya Group’s “Versa Villa” in the Palisades, completed in under six months from permit issuance, features precision steel, fire-resistant materials, an exterior sprinkler system, on-site water reserves, and a 24/7 autonomous wildfire defense system.
“Factory-built housing can help wildfire survivors get back into safe, stable homes faster,” said Tomiquia Moss, secretary of the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. Erin Curtis, executive director of the California Strategic Growth Council, said the program helps shorten construction timelines, reduce costs and support resilient communities.
The program is designed to increase housing stability, improve resilience to future disasters, and give communities the tools to rebuild efficiently and sustainably. Survivors can explore factory-built housing options through the state’s rebuilding tool, launched in partnership with LA Rises.
