---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 U.S.C. § 5174"
title: "42"
title_heading: "The Public Health and Welfare"
number: "5174"
heading: "Federal assistance to individuals and households"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/42/5174"
units:
  - "Chapter 68 — Disaster Relief"
  - "Subchapter IV — Major Disaster Assistance Programs"
---

# §5174. Federal assistance to individuals and households

- (a) **In general—**
  - (1) **Provision of assistance—** In accordance with this section, the President, in consultation with the [Governor](/usc/42/5122.md?p=5) of a [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4), may provide financial assistance, and, if necessary, direct services, to individuals and households in the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) who, as a direct result of a [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2), have necessary expenses and serious needs in cases in which the individuals and households are unable to meet such expenses or needs through other means.
  - (2) **Relationship to other assistance—** Under [paragraph (1)](#a-1), an individual or household shall not be denied assistance under paragraph [(1)](#c-1), [(3)](#c-3), or [(4)](#c-4) of subsection (c) solely on the basis that the individual or household has not applied for or received any loan or other financial assistance from the Small Business Administration or any other [Federal agency](/usc/42/5122.md?p=9).
- (b) **Housing assistance—**
  - (1) **Eligibility—** The President may provide financial or other assistance under this section to individuals and households to respond to the [disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2)-related housing needs of individuals and households who are displaced from their predisaster primary residences or whose predisaster primary residences are rendered uninhabitable, or with respect to individuals with disabilities, rendered inaccessible or uninhabitable, as a result of damage caused by a [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2).
  - (2) **Determination of appropriate types of assistance—**
    - (A) **In general—** The President shall determine appropriate types of [housing assistance](/usc/42/13641.md?p=3) to be provided under this section to individuals and households described in [subsection (a)(1)](#a-1) based on considerations of cost effectiveness, convenience to the individuals and households, and such other factors as the President may consider appropriate.
    - (B) **Multiple types of assistance—** One or more types of [housing assistance](/usc/42/13641.md?p=3) may be made available under this section, based on the suitability and availability of the types of assistance, to meet the needs of individuals and households in the particular [disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2) situation.
- (c) **Types of housing assistance—**
  - (1) **Temporary housing—**
    - (A) **Financial assistance—**
      - (i) **In general—** The President may provide financial assistance to individuals or households to rent alternate housing accommodations, existing rental units, manufactured housing, recreational vehicles, or other readily fabricated dwellings. Such assistance may include the payment of the cost of utilities, excluding telephone service.
      - (ii) **Amount—** The amount of assistance under [clause (i)](#c-1-A-i) shall be based on the fair market rent for the accommodation provided plus the cost of any transportation, utility hookups, security deposits, or unit installation not provided directly by the President.
    - (B) **Direct assistance—**
      - (i) **In general—** The President may provide temporary housing units, acquired by purchase or lease, directly to individuals or households who, because of a lack of available housing resources, would be unable to make use of the assistance provided under [subparagraph (A)](#c-1-A).
      - (ii) **Lease and repair of rental units for temporary housing—**
        - (I) **In general—** The President, to the extent the President determines it would be a cost-effective alternative to other temporary housing options, may—
          - (aa) enter into lease agreements with [owners](/usc/42/13641.md?p=4) of multifamily rental property impacted by a [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2) or located in areas covered by a [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2) declaration to house individuals and households eligible for assistance under this section; and
          - (bb) make repairs or improvements to properties under such lease agreements, to the extent necessary to serve as safe and adequate temporary housing.
        - (II) **Improvements or repairs—** Under the terms of any lease agreement for property entered into under this subsection, the value of the improvements or repairs shall be deducted from the value of the lease agreement.
      - (iii) **Period of assistance—** The President may not provide direct assistance under [clause (i)](#c-1-B-i) with respect to a [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2) after the end of the 18-month period beginning on the date of the declaration of the [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2) by the President, except that the President may extend that period if the President determines that due to extraordinary circumstances an extension would be in the public interest.
      - (iv) **Collection of rental charges—** After the end of the 18-month period referred to in [clause (iii)](#c-1-B-iii), the President may charge fair market rent for each temporary housing unit provided.
  - (2) **Repairs—**
    - (A) **In general—** The President may provide financial assistance for—
      - (i) the repair of [owner](/usc/42/13641.md?p=4)-occupied private residences, utilities, and residential infrastructure (such as a private access route) damaged by a [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2) to a safe and sanitary living or functioning condition; and
      - (ii) eligible [hazard](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-1) mitigation measures that reduce the likelihood of future damage to such residences, utilities, or infrastructure.
    - (B) **Relationship to other assistance—** A recipient of assistance provided under this paragraph shall not be required to show that the assistance can be met through other means, except insurance proceeds.
  - (3) **Replacement—**
    - (A) **In general—** The President may provide financial assistance for the replacement of [owner](/usc/42/13641.md?p=4)-occupied private residences damaged by a [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2).
    - (B) **Applicability of flood insurance requirement—** With respect to assistance provided under this paragraph, the President may not waive any provision of Federal law requiring the purchase of flood insurance as a condition of the receipt of Federal [disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2) assistance.
  - (4) **Permanent housing construction—** The President may provide financial assistance or direct assistance to individuals or households to construct permanent or semi-permanent housing in [insular areas](/usc/42/5204.md?p=1) outside the continental [United States](/usc/42/5122.md?p=3) and in other locations in cases in which—
    - (A) no alternative housing resources are available; and
    - (B) the types of temporary [housing assistance](/usc/42/13641.md?p=3) described in [paragraph (1)](#c-1) are unavailable, infeasible, or not cost-effective.
- (d) **Terms and conditions relating to housing assistance—**
  - (1) **Sites—**
    - (A) **In general—** Any readily fabricated dwelling provided under this section shall, whenever practicable, be located on a site that—
      - (i) is complete with utilities;
      - (ii) meets the physical accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities; and
      - (iii) is provided by the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [local government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=8), by the [owner](/usc/42/13641.md?p=4) of the site, or by the occupant who was displaced by the [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2).
    - (B) **Sites provided by the President—** A readily fabricated dwelling may be located on a site provided by the President if the President determines that such a site would be more economical or accessible.
  - (2) **Disposal of units—**
    - (A) **Sale to occupants—**
      - (i) **In general—** Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a temporary housing unit purchased under this section by the President for the purpose of housing [disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2) victims may be sold directly to the individual or household who is occupying the unit if the individual or household lacks permanent housing.
      - (ii) **Sale price—** A sale of a temporary housing unit under [clause (i)](#d-2-A-i) shall be at a price that is fair and equitable.
      - (iii) **Deposit of proceeds—** Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the proceeds of a sale under [clause (i)](#d-2-A-i) shall be deposited in the appropriate [Disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2) Relief Fund account.
      - (iv) **Hazard and flood insurance—** A sale of a temporary housing unit under [clause (i)](#d-2-A-i) shall be made on the condition that the individual or household purchasing the housing unit agrees to obtain and maintain [hazard](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-1) and flood insurance on the housing unit.
      - (v) **Use of GSA services—** The President may use the services of the General Services Administration to accomplish a sale under [clause (i)](#d-2-A-i).
    - (B) **Other methods of disposal—** If not disposed of under [subparagraph (A)](#d-2-A), a temporary housing unit purchased under this section by the President for the purpose of housing [disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2) victims—
      - (i) may be sold to any person; or
      - (ii) may be sold, transferred, donated, or otherwise made available directly to a [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or other governmental entity or to a voluntary organization for the sole purpose of providing temporary housing to [disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2) victims in [major disasters](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2) and [emergencies](/usc/42/5122.md?p=1) if, as a condition of the sale, transfer, or donation, the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4), other governmental [agency](/usc/42/8262.md?p=1), or voluntary organization agrees—
        - (I) to comply with the nondiscrimination provisions of [section 5151 of this title](/usc/42/5151.md); and
        - (II) to obtain and maintain [hazard](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-1) and flood insurance on the housing unit.
- (e) **Financial assistance to address other needs—**
  - (1) **Medical, dental, child care, and funeral expenses—** The President, in consultation with the [Governor](/usc/42/5122.md?p=5) of a [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4), may provide financial assistance under this section to an individual or household in the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) who is adversely affected by a [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2) to meet [disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2)-related medical, dental, child care, and funeral expenses.
  - (2) **Personal property, transportation, and other expenses—** The President, in consultation with the [Governor](/usc/42/5122.md?p=5) of a [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4), may provide financial assistance under this section to an individual or household described in [paragraph (1)](#e-1) to address personal property, transportation, and other necessary expenses or serious needs resulting from the [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2).
- (f) **State role—**
  - (1) **State- or Indian tribal government-administered assistance and other needs assistance—**
    - (A) **Grant to State—** Subject to [subsection (g)](#g), a [Governor](/usc/42/5122.md?p=5) may request a grant from the President to provide assistance to individuals and households in the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) under subsections [(c)(1)(B)](#c-1-B), [(c)(4)](#c-4), and [(e)](#e) if the President and the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) comply, as determined by the [Administrator](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-7), with [paragraph (3)](#f-3).
    - (B) **Administrative costs—** A [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) that receives a grant under [subparagraph (A)](#f-1-A) may expend not more than 5 percent of the amount of the grant for the administrative costs of providing assistance to individuals and households in the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) under subsections [(c)(1)(B)](#c-1-B), [(c)(4)](#c-4), and [(e)](#e).
  - (2) **Access to records—** In providing assistance to individuals and households under this section, the President shall provide for the substantial and ongoing involvement of the [States](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-9) in which the individuals and households are located, including by providing to the [States](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-9) access to the electronic records of individuals and households receiving assistance under this section in order for the [States](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-9) to make available any additional [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) and local assistance to the individuals and households.
  - (3) **Requirements—**
    - (A) **Application—** A [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) desiring to provide assistance under subsection [(c)(1)(B)](#c-1-B), [(c)(4)](#c-4), or [(e)](#e) shall submit to the President an application for a grant to provide financial assistance under the program.
    - (B) **Criteria—** The President, in consultation and coordination with [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) and [Indian tribal governments](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6), shall establish criteria for the approval of applications submitted under [subparagraph (A)](#f-3-A). The criteria shall include, at a minimum—
      - (i) a requirement that the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) submit a housing strategy under [subparagraph (C)](#f-3-C);
      - (ii) the demonstrated ability of the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) to manage the program under this section;
      - (iii) there being in effect a plan approved by the President as to how the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) will comply with applicable Federal laws and regulations and how the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) will provide assistance under its plan;
      - (iv) a requirement that the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) comply with rules and regulations established pursuant to [subsection (j)](#j); and
      - (v) a requirement that the President, or the designee of the President, comply with [subsection (i)](#i).
    - (C) **Requirement of housing strategy—**
      - (i) **In general—** A [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) submitting an application under this paragraph shall have an approved housing strategy, which shall be developed and submitted to the President for approval.
      - (ii) **Requirements—** The housing strategy required under [clause (i)](#f-3-C-i) shall—
        - (I) outline the approach of the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) in working with Federal partners, [Indian tribal governments](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6), local communities, nongovernmental organizations, and individual [disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2) survivors to meet [disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2)-related sheltering and housing needs; and
        - (II) include the establishment of an activation plan for a [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) [Disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2) Housing [Task Force](/usc/42/242q–4.md?p=3), as outlined in the National [Disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2) Housing Strategy, to bring together [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4), tribal, local, Federal, nongovernmental, and private sector expertise to evaluate housing requirements, consider potential solutions, recognize special needs populations, and propose recommendations.
    - (D) **Quality assurance—** Before approving an application submitted under this section, the President, or the designee of the President, shall institute adequate policies, procedures, and internal controls to prevent waste, fraud, abuse, and program mismanagement for this program and for programs under subsections [(c)(1)(B)](#c-1-B), [(c)(4)](#c-4), and [(e)](#e). The President shall monitor and conduct quality assurance activities on a [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6)’s implementation of programs under subsections [(c)(1)(B)](#c-1-B), [(c)(4)](#c-4), and [(e)](#e). If, after approving an application of a [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) submitted under this paragraph, the President determines that the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) is not administering the program established by this section in a manner satisfactory to the President, the President shall withdraw the approval.
    - (E) **Audits—** The Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall provide for periodic audits of the programs administered by [States](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-9) and [Indian tribal governments](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) under this subsection.
    - (F) **Applicable laws—** All Federal laws applicable to the management, administration, or contracting of the programs by the Federal [Emergency](/usc/42/5122.md?p=1) Management [Agency](/usc/42/8262.md?p=1) under this section shall be applicable to the management, administration, or contracting by a non-Federal entity under this section.
    - (G) **Report on effectiveness—** Not later than 18 months after October 5, 2018, the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6)’s role to provide assistance under this section. The report shall contain an assessment of the effectiveness of the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6)’s role in providing assistance under this section, including—
      - (i) whether the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6)’s role helped to improve the general speed of [disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2) recovery;
      - (ii) whether the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) providing assistance under this section had the capacity to administer this section; and
      - (iii) recommendations for changes to improve the program if the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6)’s role to administer the programs should be continued.
    - (H) **Report on incentives—** Not later than 12 months after October 5, 2018, the [Administrator](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-7) of the Federal [Emergency](/usc/42/5122.md?p=1) Management [Agency](/usc/42/8262.md?p=1) shall submit a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on a potential incentive structure for awards made under this section to encourage participation by eligible [States](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-9) and [Indian tribal governments](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6). In developing this report, the [Administrator](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-7) of the Federal [Emergency](/usc/42/5122.md?p=1) Management [Agency](/usc/42/8262.md?p=1) shall consult with [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4), local, and Indian tribal entities to gain their input on any such incentive structure to encourage participation and shall include this information in the report. This report should address, among other options, potential adjustments to the cost-share requirement and management costs to [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) and [Indian tribal governments](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6).
    - (I) **Prohibition—** The President may not condition the provision of Federal assistance under this chapter on a [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4) or [Indian tribal government](/usc/42/5122.md?p=6) requesting a grant under this section.
    - (J) **Miscellaneous—**
      - (i) **Notice and comment—** The [Administrator](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-7) of the Federal [Emergency](/usc/42/5122.md?p=1) Management [Agency](/usc/42/8262.md?p=1) may waive notice and comment rulemaking with respect to rules to carry out this section, if the [Administrator](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-7) determines doing so is necessary to expeditiously implement this section, and may carry out this section as a pilot program until such regulations are promulgated.
      - (ii) **Final rule—** Not later than 2 years after October 5, 2018, the [Administrator](/usc/42/5195a.md?p=a-7) of the Federal [Emergency](/usc/42/5122.md?p=1) Management [Agency](/usc/42/8262.md?p=1) shall issue final regulations to implement this subsection as amended by the [Disaster](/usc/42/5204.md?p=2) Recovery Reform Act of 2018.
      - (iii) **Waiver and expiration—** The authority under [clause (i)](#f-3-J-i) and any pilot program implemented pursuant to such clause shall expire 2 years after October 5, 2018, or upon issuance of final regulations pursuant to [clause (ii)](#f-3-J-ii), whichever occurs sooner.
- (g) **Cost sharing—**
  - (1) **Federal share—** Except as provided in [paragraph (2)](#g-2), the Federal share of the costs eligible to be paid using assistance provided under this section shall be 100 percent.
  - (2) **Financial assistance to address other needs—** In the case of financial assistance provided under [subsection (e)](#e)—
    - (A) the Federal share shall be 75 percent; and
    - (B) the non-Federal share shall be paid from funds made available by the [State](/usc/42/5122.md?p=4).
- (h) **Maximum amount of assistance—**
  - (1) **In general—** No individual or household shall receive financial assistance greater than $25,000 under this section with respect to a single [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2), excluding financial assistance to rent alternate housing accommodations under [subsection (c)(1)(A)(i)](#c-1-A-i) and financial assistance to address other needs under [subsection (e)](#e).
  - (2) **Other needs assistance—** The maximum financial assistance any individual or household may receive under [subsection (e)](#e) shall be equivalent to the amount set forth in [paragraph (1)](#h-1) with respect to a single [major disaster](/usc/42/5122.md?p=2).
  - (3) **Adjustment of limit—** The limit established under paragraphs [(1)](#h-1) and [(2)](#h-2) shall be adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor.
  - (4) **Exclusion of necessary expenses for individuals with disabilities—**
    - (A) **In general—** The maximum amount of assistance established under [paragraph (1)](#h-1) shall exclude expenses to repair or replace damaged accessibility-related improvements under paragraphs [(2)](#c-2), [(3)](#c-3), and [(4)](#c-4) of subsection (c) for individuals with disabilities.
    - (B) **Other needs assistance—** The maximum amount of assistance established under [paragraph (2)](#h-2) shall exclude expenses to repair or replace accessibility-related personal property under [subsection (e)(2)](#e-2) for individuals with disabilities.
- (i) **Verification measures—** In carrying out this section, the President shall develop a system, including an electronic database, that shall allow the President, or the designee of the President, to—
  - (1) verify the identity and address of recipients of assistance under this section to provide reasonable assurance that payments are made only to an individual or household that is eligible for such assistance;
  - (2) minimize the risk of making duplicative payments or payments for fraudulent claims under this section;
  - (3) collect any duplicate payment on a claim under this section, or reduce the amount of subsequent payments to offset the amount of any such duplicate payment;
  - (4) provide instructions to recipients of assistance under this section regarding the proper use of any such assistance, regardless of how such assistance is distributed; and
  - (5) conduct an expedited and simplified review and appeal process for an individual or household whose application for assistance under this section is denied.
- (j) **Rules and regulations—** The President shall prescribe rules and regulations to carry out this section, including criteria, standards, and procedures for determining eligibility for assistance.

## Source credit

(Pub. L. 93–288, title IV, § 408, as added Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 106(d), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4702; amended Pub. L. 106–390, title II, § 206(a), Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1566; Pub. L. 109–295, title VI, §§ 685, 686, 689(c), 689d, 696(c), Oct. 4, 2006, 120 Stat. 1447–1449, 1452, 1461; Pub. L. 113–2, div. B, §§ 1103, 1108(a), Jan. 29, 2013, 127 Stat. 42, 47; Pub. L. 115–254, div. D, §§ 1211(a), 1212, 1213(a), (b), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3445, 3448.)

## Notes

### Editorial Notes

### References in Text

This chapter, referred to in subsec. (f)(3)(I), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 93–288, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 143. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5121 of this title and Tables.

The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018, referred to in subsec. (f)(3)(J)(ii), is div. D of Pub. L. 115–254, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3438. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2018 Amendment note set out under section 5121 of this title and Tables.

### Prior Provisions

A prior section 5174, Pub. L. 93–288, title IV, § 404, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 154, related to temporary housing assistance, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 100–707, § 106(d).

A prior section 408 of Pub. L. 93–288 was classified to section 5178 of this title and to a note set out under section 5178 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 100–707.

### Amendments

2018—Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(ii)(I)(aa). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1213(b), amended item (aa) generally. Prior to amendment, item (aa) read as follows: “enter into lease agreements with owners of multifamily rental property located in areas covered by a major disaster declaration to house individuals and households eligible for assistance under this section; and”.

Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(ii)(II). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1213(a), amended subcl. (II) generally. Prior to amendment, subcl. (II) related to improvements or repairs.

Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1211(a)(1)(A), substituted “State- or Indian tribal government-administered assistance and other needs assistance” for “Financial assistance to address other needs” in heading.

Subsec. (f)(1)(A). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1211(a)(1)(B), struck out “financial” before “assistance” and substituted “subsections (c)(1)(B), (c)(4), and (e) if the President and the State or Indian tribal government comply, as determined by the Administrator, with paragraph (3)” for “subsection (e)”.

Subsec. (f)(1)(B). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1211(a)(1)(C), struck out “financial” before “assistance” and substituted “subsections (c)(1)(B), (c)(4), and (e)” for “subsection (e)”.

Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1211(a)(2), added par. (3).

Subsec. (h)(1). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1212(1), inserted “, excluding financial assistance to rent alternate housing accommodations under subsection (c)(1)(A)(i) and financial assistance to address other needs under subsection (e)” after “disaster”.

Subsec. (h)(2), (3). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1212(2)–(4), added par. (2), redesignated former par. (2) as (3), and, in par. (3), substituted “paragraphs (1) and (2)” for “paragraph (1)”.

Subsec. (h)(4). Pub. L. 115–254, § 1212(5), added par. (4).

2013—Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(ii) to (iv). Pub. L. 113–2, § 1103, added cl. (ii), redesignated former cls. (ii) and (iii) as (iii) and (iv), respectively, and, in cl. (iv), substituted “clause (iii)” for “clause (ii)”.

Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 113–2, § 1108(a), inserted “child care,” after “dental,” in heading and text.

2006—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 109–295, § 689(c)(1), inserted “, or with respect to individuals with disabilities, rendered inaccessible or uninhabitable,” after “uninhabitable”.

Subsec. (c)(1)(A)(i). Pub. L. 109–295, § 689d(1), inserted at end “Such assistance may include the payment of the cost of utilities, excluding telephone service.”

Subsec. (c)(1)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 109–295, § 689d(2), inserted “security deposits,” after “hookups,”.

Subsec. (c)(2)(C). Pub. L. 109–295, § 686(1), struck out subpar. (C) which read as follows: “The amount of assistance provided to a household under this paragraph shall not exceed $5,000, as adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor.”

Subsec. (c)(3)(B), (C). Pub. L. 109–295, § 686(2), redesignated subpar. (C) as (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) which read as follows: “The amount of assistance provided to a household under this paragraph shall not exceed $10,000, as adjusted annually to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor.”

Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 109–295, § 685, in introductory provisions, inserted “or semi-permanent” after “permanent” and struck out “remote” before “locations”.

Subsec. (d)(1)(A)(ii), (iii). Pub. L. 109–295, § 689(c)(2), added cl. (ii) and redesignated former cl. (ii) as (iii).

Subsecs. (i), (j). Pub. L. 109–295, § 696(c), added subsec. (i) and redesignated former subsec. (i) as (j).

2000–Pub. L. 106–390 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text provided for temporary housing assistance through provision of temporary housing, temporary mortgage and rental payment assistance, expenditures to repair or restore owner-occupied private residential structures made uninhabitable by a major disaster which are capable of being restored quickly, and transfer of temporary housing to occupants or to States, local governments, and voluntary organizations, required notification to applicants for assistance, and set out location factors to be given consideration in the provision of assistance.

### Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 115–254 applicable to each major disaster and emergency declared by the President on or after Aug. 1, 2017, and authorities provided under div. D of Pub. L. 115–254 applicable to each major disaster and emergency declared by the President on or after Jan. 1, 2016, except as otherwise provided, see section 1202 of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 5121 of this title.

### Effective Date of 2000 Amendment

Pub. L. 106–390, title II, § 206(d), Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1571, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 5192 of this title and repealing section 5178 of this title] take effect 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 30, 2000].”

### Funeral Assistance

Pub. L. 117–2, title IV, § 4006, Mar. 11, 2021, 135 Stat. 79, provided that: In General.—For the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020 [Proc. No. 9994, 50 U.S.C. 1621 note], pursuant to section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5191(b)), and for any subsequent major disaster declaration that supersedes such emergency declaration, the President shall provide financial assistance to an individual or household to meet disaster-related funeral expenses under section 408(e)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174(e)(1)), for which the Federal cost share shall be 100 percent. Use of Funds.—Funds appropriated under section 4005 [of Pub. L. 117–2, 135 Stat. 79] may be used to carry out subsection (a) of this section.”

### Lost Wages Assistance Recoupment Fairness

Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title II, § 262, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1962, provided that: Definitions.—In this section— the term ‘covered assistance’ means assistance provided for supplemental lost wages payments under subsections (e)(2) and (f) of section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174), as authorized under the emergency declaration issued by the President on March 13, 2020, pursuant to section 501(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5191(b)) and under any subsequent major disaster declaration under section 401 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5170) that supersedes such emergency declaration; and the term ‘State’ has the meaning given the term in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122). Waiver Authority for State Liability.—In the case of any individual who has received amounts of covered assistance to which the individual is not entitled, the State shall require the individual to repay the amounts of such assistance to the State agency, except that the State agency may waive such repayment if the State agency determines that— the payment of such covered assistance was without fault on the part of the individual; and such repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience. Waiver Authority for Federal Liability.—Any waiver of debt issued by a State under subsection (b) shall also waive the debt owed to the United States.Reporting.— State reporting.—If a State issues a waiver of debt under subsection (b), the State shall report such waiver to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. OIG reporting.—Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 27, 2020], the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit a report that assesses the efforts of the States to waive recoupment related to lost wages assistance under section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174) to— the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Finance, and the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Committee on Ways and Means, and the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.”

### Reimbursement

Pub. L. 115–254, div. D, § 1211(b), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3447, provided that: “The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall reimburse State and local units of government (for requests received within a period of 3 years after the declaration of a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170)) upon determination that a locally implemented housing solution, implemented by State or local units of government— costs 50 percent of comparable FEMA solution or whatever the locally implemented solution costs, whichever is lower; complies with local housing regulations and ordinances; and the housing solution was implemented within 90 days of the disaster.”

[For definition of “State” as used in section 1211(b) of Pub. L. 115–254, set out above, see section 1203 of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 5122 of this title.]