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FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance and Rental Assistance Program:

Side-by-Side Comparison

 

Baton Rouge, La. – Disaster survivors of the severe storms and flooding that began on Aug. 11 and continue may be eligible for temporary housing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The attached graphic highlights facts about FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance and Rental Assistance programs. Anyone with questions about either program can call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

 

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FEMA Transitional Shelter Assistance & Rental Assistance: Comparison

 

Rental Assistance

 

  • Temporary shelter in a hotel or a motel
  • Must apply for FEMA assistance
  • Don’t need to wait for a FEMA housing inspector
  • Questions? Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
    • For TTY call 800-462-7585

Transitional Shelter Assistance

 

 

  • Temporary housing in a place to live that’s available to rent
  • Lasts up to two months or longer
  • FEMA inspector must determine home can’t be lived in
  • Must apply for FEMA assistance

 

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

 

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

                                                                      

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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.

For more information, applicants may contact SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov/disaster. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call (800)877-8339.

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