What will happen to the individuals and households still remaining in FEMA-provided temporary housing units?
By law, FEMA provides temporary disaster housing assistance for up to 18 months. However, because of the unprecedented nature of this event, this program has provided more than 3½ years (44 months) of housing assistance. By providing additional time for households to develop long-term housing plans, they have had extended opportunities to transition back to self-sufficiency. FEMA and its Federal, State, local, and private partners have provided support and assistance to households living in temporary housing units in identifying long-term housing solutions that are sustainable without disaster-related assistance. Currently, many households living in temporary housing units and hotels/motels are refusing to relocate from their fully subsidized THU to alternate housing. They have been offered various rental resources and have declined the opportunity to transition to more suitable housing. Individuals and households ultimately must take responsibility and action towards securing these so
