Samara is installing the first home donated through its partnership with Rick Caruso’s Steadfast LA to support families displaced by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
This installation marks the first in a series of homes Samara plans to deliver throughout the year.
After receiving permit approval on 19 December 2025, Samara mobilized immediately, pouring the foundation the following day and installing the home 34 days later.
Mike McNamara, CEO and Co-founder of Samara said: “Our top priority is getting families back to their lives as quickly as possible.
“More than 16,000 structures were destroyed in the 2025 wildfires.
“For many families, the path to rebuilding has been uncertain.
“That means moving with urgency to deliver homes built to support life for the years to come.”
This accelerated timeline reflects Samara’s factory-built approach, which allowed the home to be completed off-site.
Once permits were issued, the project moved directly into site work.
Installing a nearly finished home significantly shortened the time between approval and delivery.
Because each home is engineered by Samara and built in factories the company controls, the company can maintain a high standard of construction and durability.
This approach also enables faster and more predictable installation once permits are issued.
Additionally, building off-site helps relieve pressure on local labor and materials during installation.
Through its partnership with Steadfast LA, Samara is building the homes at no profit and delivering them at no cost to wildfire survivors- specifically, the company’s Backyard XL models, two-bedroom, two-bath homes that will be used as primary residences.
By delivering high-quality homes to homeowners who were underinsured or faced gaps in rebuilding coverage, Samara is helping families remain on their properties and continue living in the communities they’ve called home for years.
This installation serves as a proof point of factory-built housing’s role in disaster recovery, demonstrating how homes can be delivered quickly without compromising design or quality.
Built with a fire-resistant design that includes steel framing, a standing seam metal roof and exterior wall systems tested for severe fire exposure, Samara’s homes are designed to withstand wildfire conditions.
The company has carefully selected materials that prioritize durability, longevity and natural fire resistance.
The first recipients are expected to move into their new home after a few weeks of site work, with additional families expected to receive homes later this year.
Samara is installing the first home donated through its partnership with Rick Caruso’s Steadfast LA to support families displaced by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
