Can an eligible Applicant contract with a non-governmental agency to handle all aspects of the interim housing operation and be reimbursed for the cost?
• Yes. An applicant may contract with a non-governmental agency to manage the interim housing program, which are the mass shelters, hotels/motels and apartments. The applicant must follow state, local and federal procurement procedures. However, the costs of casework related to an evacuee’s personal circumstances outside of the mass shelter are not eligible.
Related Questions
- Would a PA applicant be eligible for reimbursement for costs to provide interim housing to an evacuee who was a client of a HUD Section 8 Housing prior to the disaster?
- Can an eligible Applicant contract with a non-governmental agency to handle all aspects of the interim housing operation and be reimbursed for the cost?
- Is working with a housing counseling agency an eligible activity under HPRP?
