08/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/16/2024 13:05
Survivors of the severe storms that struck eight Arkansas counties May 24-27 may be eligible for extended temporary rental assistance, including a security deposit.
Continued Temporary Rental Assistance through FEMA's Individuals and Households Program is available to storm survivors in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison, Marion and Randolph counties.
FEMA can help eligible survivors who are still unable to live in their home and need to extend their stay in FEMA-supported temporary housing. FEMA will work closely with survivors to understand their temporary housing needs and connect them with additional resources to help them more fully recover.
The assistance includes essential utilities such as electricity and water, but not cable or internet. The approved rental amount will be based on fair market rates set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
You may get Continued Temporary Rental Assistance if you:
A Permanent Housing Plan is your plan to return to your home or find a new home you can afford. When you apply for Continued Temporary Rental Assistance, you will be asked to select the Permanent Housing Plan listed on the application that best describes your situation. Later, if you are still getting help from FEMA to pay for temporary housing, FEMA will ask if you're making progress toward your plan. You will need to send documents such as contractor estimates or building permits that show your progress.
If you continue to meet all eligibility criteria and send the necessary documents to FEMA, you can get help to pay for your temporary rental for up to 18 months from May 30, the date the disaster was declared.
To apply for Continued Temporary Rental Assistance for the first time:
Complete the application for Continued Temporary Rental Assistance and return the form to FEMA along with the following supporting documents:
You can send your application for Continued Temporary Rental Assistance and supporting documents to FEMA by:
To apply for FEMA disaster assistance, call toll-free 800-621-3362, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App or visit a Disaster Recovery Center. The phone line is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT, and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such as VRS, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. The deadline for applications is August 28, 2024.
If you need a reasonable accommodation or sign language interpreter, please call FEMA's Civil Rights Resource Line: 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish). Line is open Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.
For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4788. Follow the FEMA Region 6 X account at X.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.