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Saturday, March 8, 2025

The California Hotel & Lodging Association has endorsed Governor Newsom’s Executive Order, which extends the non-establishment of tenancy in Los Angeles County hotels through July 1, 2025. This measure is vital for providing Los Angeles fire evacuees with the opportunity to remain in hotel accommodations longer, offering them continued stability and support during these trying times.

“Gov. Newsom’s order allows our hotels to continuously shelter individuals, families and pets as the LA community continues its long recovery from the devastating wildfires,” said Lynn S. Mohrfeld, CHLA’s President and CEO. “Removing these obstacles from hotels so they can provide shelter to those who lost their homes is simply the right thing to do.” 

California typically restricts hotel stays to 30 days, but on January 27, 2025, Governor Newsom issued an order extending this period to March 8, 2025. This extension aimed to prevent the law from discouraging hotels, motels, and other short-term accommodations from offering space to those displaced for more than 30 days, who would otherwise have to leave and seek other shelter. Recognizing the ongoing needs of wildfire evacuees, the order has now been further extended to July 1, 2025, to ensure that evacuees have a stable place to stay as they recover from the fires.

The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles have been catastrophic, claiming 29 lives, burning over 57,000 acres, and either damaging or destroying more than 18,000 structures, including homes, businesses, and places of worship. These fires are among the most devastating in California’s history, highlighting the critical need for accessible temporary housing for those affected.

“Our LA hotels continue to provide shelter and comfort for those who need our support,” Mohrfeld said. “We are grateful for the governor’s diligence and forethought on this critical recovery effort.”