Displacement Assistance helps survivors who can’t return to their home following a disaster by giving them up-front money to help with immediate housing needs.
What is Displacement Assistance?
Displacement Assistance is money you can use to stay in a hotel or motel, stay with family and friends, or for any other available lodging options.
Who can get Displacement Assistance?
You may get Displacement Assistance if:
- You or someone in your home is a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified non-citizen.
- FEMA can confirm your identity.
- Your home is in a declared disaster area.
- You live in your home most of the year.
- A FEMA inspection determines your home is not safe to live in, or an inspection can’t be completed because your home is inaccessible.
- You don’t have insurance, or your insurance doesn’t have Additional Living Expense or Loss of Use coverage.
- You apply for FEMA assistance during the registration period.
How much Displacement Assistance can I get?
The amount of money you receive is based on 14 days of hotel costs based on a rate chosen by the state of Oklahoma. Displacement Assistance is a one-time payment. FEMA may provide up to two weeks of funds for temporary lodging at a hotel, motel, or the home of friends or family, for displaced applicants who apply during the registration period.
Can I still get Displacement Assistance when I have insurance?
Yes, if your insurance doesn’t have Additional Living Expense or Loss of Use coverage.
What if I am denied insurance?
If your insurance denies your claim, you may be able to get Displacement Assistance.
NOTE: FEMA needs to see your insurance documentation because FEMA cannot pay for costs covered by another source, like insurance.
Can I get Displacement Assistance if I have Additional Living Expenses or Loss of Use benefits?
No. If you have used all the Additional Living Expenses or Loss of Use benefits, you will not be eligible for Displacement Assistance, but may be eligible for Rental Assistance.
What if I have more housing needs?
If you have used your Displacement Assistance and you still have housing needs, you can ask for Rental Assistance from FEMA. You can request this by:
- Calling FEMA’s Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
- Requesting it in writing.
- Speaking to a local FEMA representative in your area.
You will not need to provide other documentation to get Rental Assistance.
How can I send supporting documents?
You can send supporting documents to FEMA by:
- Uploading to your disaster assistance account at DisasterAssistance.gov
- Mailing to FEMA, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055
- Faxing to 1-800-827-8112
- Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center – locations and hours are listed at fema.gov/drc
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