Public Housing Authorities (PHAs)

Response and Recovery Policy Number: 9523.7

This policy is archived and has been superseded by the policy currently in effect.

  1. Date Published: March 19, 2001

  2. Response and Recovery Policy Number: 9523.7

  3. Title: Public Housing Authorities (PHAs)

  4. Purpose: The attached memorandum is being numbered as part of the FEMA Public Assistance Program policy publication system. It states the policy that FEMA and HUD have agreed to in regard to funding the repair of PHA properties that are damaged by a major disaster, as declared by the President.

  5. Scope and Audience: This policy is applicable to all major disasters declared after January 8, 2001. It is for use by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel making public assistance eligibility determinations for the Public Assistance Program.

  6. Background: Although HUD has had specific authority to repair disaster damage to PHAs, FEMA has generally funded these costs in the past. FEMA and HUD developed this policy to eliminate confusion among the respective agencies and applicants and http://mwcms1.fema.net/iw-cc/command/iw.group.formspub.save_valid_formto ensure that PHAs have access to appropriate federal assistance following major disasters. This policy does not result in a significant reduction in assistance for PHAs.

  7. Policy: The policy is attached.

  8. Supersession: This is a new policy.

  9. Authorities: Section 403, Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 5170b(3)); Section 9(k), United States Housing Act of 1937, authority, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 1437g(k))

  10. Originating Office: Infrastructure Division, Response and Recovery Directorate

  11. Review Date: Five years from date of publication

  12. Signature:

    13.         signed        
    Lacy E. Suiter
    Executive Associate Director
    Response and Recovery Directorate

  13. Distribution:  Regional Directors, Regional and Headquarters R&R Division Directors


Last Modified: Wednesday, 20-Feb-2008 13:55:23 EST