Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households-Disaster Housing Operations (97.049)
Program
97.049 Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households-Disaster Housing Operations
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended by Public Law 106-390.
Program Number
97.049
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide assistance to individuals and households affected by a disaster to enable them to address their disaster-related housing needs.
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specified Use.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Direct assistance under this program is used for temporarily housing disaster victims who lack available housing resources and would be unable to make use of potential financial assistance to rent an alternative place to live.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Individuals and households, in areas declared an emergency or major disaster by the President, whose primary residence has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not covered by insurance are eligible to apply for this program. The individual or a member of the household must be a citizen of the United States, a non-citizen national, or a qualified alien. Direct Assistance - proof of residency; displacement must be caused by the disaster, and financial assistance to rent alternative place to live is determined by FEMA as not feasible.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individual and family, homeowner.
Credentials/Documentation
FEMA Disaster Assistance Regulations at 44 CFR Part 206.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
The State Governor makes a request for a Presidential declaration of an emergency or a major disaster through the FEMA Regional Director. Requests for assistance must be made by the Governor in accordance with FEMA Disaster Assistance Regulations, 44 CFR 206, except as provided in Part 206.24(d) for emergency declarations involving primarily Federal responsibility. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
Upon declaration of an emergency or major disaster, individuals and households may register an application for assistance with FEMA via a toll-free number or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center.
Award Procedure
Funds are allocated from the President's Disaster Relief Fund for use in a designated emergency or major disaster area. Households receive assistance directly from FEMA or State.
Deadlines
Generally, individual and household applications for disaster assistance must be filed within 60 days of the disaster declaration.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Appeals of program decisions must be submitted in writing within 60 days of the date of the notification letter.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Generally, limited to an assistance period of no longer than 18 months.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Quarterly and final financial reports are required.
Audits
Internal program audits are conducted.
Records
Expenditure records (receipts) and related documents must be retained by the recipient for 3 years from the date of payment.
Program Accomplishments
Not available.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0702-0-1-453.
Obligations
(Housing Assistance) FY 02 $0; FY 03 to be determined; and FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Federal Disaster Assistance Regulations, 44 CFR 206.101.
Related Programs
97.050, Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households_Other Needs; 97.048, Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households_Housing.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Appendix IV of the Catalog for a listing of addresses for FEMA's Regional Offices.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Drive, SW., Washington, DC 20528. Telephone: (202) 282-8000.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
