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First Palisades home receives certificate of occupancy
The first rebuilt home in the Pacific Palisades has been given a certificate of occupancy following the Palisades Fire in January 2025.
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The first rebuilt home in the Pacific Palisades received its certificate of occupancy Friday.
Why it matters: The certificate of occupancy is the final step in the rebuilding process. It means the home has been inspected, is up to code and is ready to be lived in.
"The Palisades community has been through an unimaginable year, and my heart breaks for every family that won't be able to be home this holiday season. But today is an important moment of hope," Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement.
What's next: Bass' office says more than 340 projects have started construction in the Palisades, with more rebuilding plans being sent in daily.
More good news: On Thursday, LAist's David Wagner reported on the first home in L.A. County to receive a certificate of occupancy after the fire — an Altadena home belonging to LAist community engagement producer David Rodriguez.
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