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    HUD Disaster Resources

     

    HUD Disaster Resources

     

     

    If you are looking for immediate assistance


    Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other government agencies offer initial assistance. HUD then provides additional support for ongoing recovery through programs and partnerships.

    Register and apply for FEMA assistance

    Go to DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or TTY: 1-800-462-7585 to apply for assistance.

    Emergency management agencies

    Find your state or territory’s emergency management agency.

    HUD contacts

     

    Individuals and families

    Individuals and families


    Have you experienced a disaster that has impacted your home or business? Find help and resources for both your immediate and long-term needs across the federal government.

     

     

    Housing providers, governments, and industry partners

    Housing providers, governments, and industry partners

     

    As you respond to and recover from a disaster in your local communities, find resources for:

    • Housing providers (e.g., public housing agencies, multifamily housing providers)

    • State, local, and tribal governments

    • Housing counselors, homelessness response system, and CoCs

    • Contractors, business owners, and more

     

     

     

     

    HUD disaster recovery funds (CDBG-DR)

    HUD may provide flexible Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help cities, counties, and states recover from Presidentially declared disasters.

     

    HUD Exchange: CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds

    Learn about CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds on HUD.gov

    Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program

     

     

    If you are an individual

    If you are an individual seeking CDBG-DR assistance, you can’t apply for these grants directly with HUD. However, you can contact your state or local community development office (below) to find out what you may qualify and how to apply for CDBG-DR funded programs. Learn more about HUD disaster recovery funds.

     

    State and local community development offices

    Select your state or territory to find your local point of contact.
    Note: Only states or territories that have received CDBG-DR funds are listed.

    Alabama

    Alabama

    Specific cities or counties

    Birmingham, Alabama
    Alabama (Birmingham)

    Jefferson County, Alabama
    Alabama (Jefferson County)

    Tuscaloosa, Alabama
    Alabama (Tuscaloosa)

    Alaska

    Alaska

    American Samoa (US Territory)

    American Samoa

    Arkansas

    Arkansas

    California

    California

    Colorado

    Colorado

    Connecticut

    Connecticut

    Florida

    Florida

    Georgia

    Georgia

    Hawaii

    Specific cities or counties

    Hawaii County, Hawaii
    Hawaii (Hawaii County)

    Kauai County, Hawaii
    Hawaii (Kauai County)

    Illinois

    Illinois

    Specific cities or counties

    Chicago, Illinois
    Illinois (Chicago)

    Cook County, Illinois
    Illinois (Cook County)

    DuPage County, Illinois
    Illinois (DuPage County)

    Iowa

    Iowa

    Indiana

    Indiana

    Kentucky

    Kentucky

    Louisiana

    Louisiana

    Specific cities or counties

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Louisiana (Baton Rouge)

    Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
    Louisiana (Jefferson Parish)

    Lake Charles, Louisiana
    Louisiana (Lake Charles)

    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Louisiana (New Orleans)

    St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
    Louisiana (St. Tammany Parish)

    Massachusetts

    Massachusetts

    Specific cities or counties

    Springfield, Massachusetts
    Massachusetts (Springfield)

    Maryland

    Maryland

    Michigan

    Michigan

    Specific cities or counties

    Dearborn, Michigan
    Michigan (Dearborn)

    Detroit, Michigan
    Michigan (Detroit)

    Mississippi

    Mississippi

    Missouri

    Missouri

    Specific cities or counties

    Joplin, Missouri
    Missouri (Joplin)

    North Carolina

    North Carolina

    North Dakota

    Specific cities or counties

    Minot, North Dakota
    North Dakota (Minot)

    Nebraska

    Nebraska

    New Jersey

    New Jersey

    New York

    New York

    Specific cities or counties

    New York City, New York
    New York (New York City)

    Orange County, New York
    New York (Orange County)

    Union, New York
    New York (Union)

    Northern Marianas Islands (US Territory)

    Northern Marianas Islands

    Ohio

    Ohio

    Oklahoma

    Oklahoma

    Specific cities or counties

    Moore, Oklahoma
    Oklahoma (Moore)

    Oregon

    Oregon

    Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania

    Specific cities or counties

    Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
    Pennsylvania (Dauphin County)

    Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
    Pennsylvania (Luzerne County)

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)

    Puerto Rico (US Territory)

    Puerto Rico

    Rhode Island

    Rhode Island

    Specific cities or counties

    Warwick, Rhode Island
    Rhode Island (Warwick)

    South Carolina

    South Carolina

    Specific cities or counties

    Columbia, South Carolina
    South Carolina (Columbia)

    Lexington County, South Carolina
    South Carolina (Lexington County)

    Richland County, South Carolina
    South Carolina (Richland County)

    Tennessee

    Tennessee

    Specific cities or counties

    Shelby County, Tennessee
    Tennessee (Shelby County)

    Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee
    Tennessee (Nashville-Davidson)

    Texas

    Texas

    Specific cities or counties

    Dallas, Texas
    Texas (Dallas)

    Fort Worth, Texas
    Texas (Fort Worth)

    Houston, Texas
    Texas (Houston)

    San Marcos, Texas
    Texas (San Marcos)

    Virginia

    Virginia

    Virgin Islands (US Territory)

    Virgin Islands

    Wisconsin

    Wisconsin

    West Virginia

    West Virginia

     

     

    Protection from discrimination and fraud

     

    If you are a disaster survivor and feel that you have been discriminated against, you can file a complaint by calling HUD at 1-800-669-9777 or TTY: 1-800-877-8339 or visit how to file a complaint. Materials and assistance are available in both English and Spanish. You should file a complaint with HUD as soon as possible. HUD may not be able to help you if your complaint is filed more than one year after the last discriminatory act.

    The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) provides guidance on how to comply with the Fair Housing Act, how to avoid housing discrimination, and how to seek help.

    Scams and fraud

    After a disaster, scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals often attempt to take advantage of disaster survivors: watch for and report any suspicious activity.

    FEMA disaster fraud resources

    HUD OIG hotline


    HUD press releases related to current disasters

     

    HUD implements federal disaster assistance after a Presidentially declared disaster. Press releases detail HUD’s response and various relief options for those who are recovering from a Presidentially declared disaster. They also include information about waivers made in response to the disaster.

    2024

    October

    September

    August

    July

    June

    May

    March

    2023

    2022

    2021

    Hurricane Ida

     

     


    Additional federal disaster resources

     

    Preparing for and managing a disaster

    Disaster assistance

     


    Page last reviewed or updated: October 11, 2024