Program Description
The Disaster Housing Program provides housing assistance in the form of a grant to individuals whose homes sustained damage as a result of a Presidentially declared disaster. To qualify for assistance, the damaged home must be your primary residence, and be located in the disaster-declared area. If insured, a claim should be filed. This program provides grants for lodging expense reimbursement, minimal home repairs and rental assistance. A determination of the types of housing assistance you are eligible to receive will be made if you apply.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a national, citizen or dual citizen of the U.S. whose home was destroyed or damaged by a Presidentially declared major disaster.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Additional general information can be found at:
http://www.fema.gov/assistance/process/assistance.shtm#0
Individuals can apply for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA.
Insured homeowners should first file a claim with their home insurer before
contacting FEMA. An inspection is performed and a determination is made on
your eligibility for one of the following types of assistance: Lodging
expense reimbursement, minimal home repairs, rental assistance and Mortgage
and Rental Assistance.
Managing Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/index.jsp
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