All Direct Housing occupants must pay monthly rent to FEMA, routinely update FEMA on their permanent housing plan progress and continue to meet other criteria to remain in the unit. FEMA may revoke a Direct Housing unit if an occupant violates the eligibility requirements.
- FEMA will give notice to Direct Housing occupants who commit general conduct or program eligibility violations before revoking the unit.
- Occupants may have opportunities to fix certain violations and remain in the program.
Below describes the revocation process:
- 15-day warning notice for occupants who commit general conduct or program eligibility violations: FEMA will provide occupants a notice that describes violations they must correct within 15 days to remain in the program. Notices are delivered personally or through mail.
- General conduct violations may include but are not limited to:
- Excessive noise
- Disturbing the peace
- Unleashed or unattended pets
- Damage beyond normal wear and tear
- Not cleaning the inside and outside of the unit
- Not abiding by the rules and conditions of the Kilohana Group Site
- Not abiding by the rules and conditions of the Direct Lease Property
- Allowing occupants not listed on the lease agreement to reside in the unit
- Program eligibility violations may include but are not limited to:
- Not submitting your rent payment to FEMA
- Not being regularly available to meet with FEMA
- Not contacting FEMA Recertification Advisor
- Not contacting PMI for maintenance issues
- Not progressing permanent housing plans in a reasonable timeframe
- Not providing documentation of progress towards permanent housing plan
Occupants who commit major violations may receive less than a 15-day warning.
Examples include but are not limited to:
- Criminal activity
- Activities that create serious health and safety risks
- Threats to FEMA staff
Any unlawful or illegal activity
- Notice of Termination: After the warning, FEMA issues a notice that terminates the eligibility for Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for occupants who did not correct violations. Notices are delivered personally or through certified mail and include information about:
- Date they must leave the unit
- Penalty fees (may be referred to US Treasury for collection)
- Reasons for losing their Direct Housing eligibility
- How to appeal
- Notice of Surrender: Lastly, occupants receive a notice to leave the Direct Housing unit if they remain past the day they were supposed to vacate.
More than 800 households remain in FEMA Direct Housing. FEMA continues to support eligible occupants in their continued need for temporary units while they work toward permanent housing.
Direct Housing occupants who have questions about the revocation process or other issues should call their FEMA recertification advisor. They may also call the Individual Assistance Housing Hotline at 808-784-1600.