Who is eligible for continued rental assistance?
You may be eligible to receive continued rental assistance if you:
- Were awarded rental assistance and can show you used this money to pay for temporary housing
- Can’t return to your home because it is not safe to live in or is no longer available to you
- Can’t afford to pay for temporary housing and aren’t receiving help from other housing programs or voluntary agencies
- Establish a Permanent Housing Plan and continue to show you are working toward meeting your goal
How to apply for continued rental assistance?
If you are applying for continued assistance, you must complete an Application for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance. To request this form, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
You should submit the following documents with the completed application:
- A copy of your current lease or rental agreement. The lease or rental agreement must include the location of the rental unit, amount of rent, length of lease, number of occupants and signatures of the landlord and tenant
- Documents showing your prior rental assistance was used for temporary housing, such as rent and utility receipts
- Documents showing current income for all members of your household 18 years and older
- Documents showing current housing costs for your pre-disaster home only if you are still responsible for those costs. For example, a homeowner may still be paying a mortgage, insurance, or some utilities for their pre-disaster home.
How do I submit to documents to FEMA?
The application form and supporting documents can be returned to FEMA by:
- Uploading them to their disaster account at DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Mailing them to FEMA, PO Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055.
- Faxing them to 800-827-8112.
FEMA will evaluate the request to determine if you are eligible. It is important to keep FEMA updated with your contact information and housing status.
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