FEMA Rental Assistance May Be the Best Temporary Housing Solution for Florence Survivors
Rental assistance from
So far, more than 15,500 affected households - more than 8,000 homeowners and nearly 7,500 renters - have received rental assistance from
"Rental assistance is the quickest way to help those displaced by a disaster get back on their feet," said Federal Coordinating Officer
* First, file a claim with your homeowner's insurance company. Check with your homeowners' or renters' insurance agent about additional living expenses (ALE) coverage as part of your policy that may assist in relocating to a temporary residence.
* Register for
* An inspector may arrange a visit to your damaged home or apartment to determine disaster losses. If the inspector determines your home is uninhabitable, you may be offered an option of initial rental assistance to help you find another home to live in while you repair or rebuild.
Rental assistance funds can be used for security deposits, rent and the cost of essential utilities such as gas or water. They may not be used for to pay for separate cable or Internet bills.
If your home is not safe, sanitary or accessible, and you do not have insurance, visit DisasterAssistance.gov or call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 (voice, 711 or VRS) or 800-462-7585 (TTY) to assess your disaster-caused needs and to identify your potential eligibility for federal, state or voluntary programs. The toll-free numbers are open from
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