If you are looking for immediate assistance
Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other government agencies offer initial assistance. HUD then provides additional support for ongoing recovery through programs and partnerships.
Register and apply for FEMA assistance
Go to DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 or TTY: 1-800-462-7585 to apply for assistance.
Emergency management agencies
Find your state or territory’s emergency management agency.
HUD contacts
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HUD disaster line: Call 1-800-304-9320 or email [email protected].
- Housing counseling agencies: Search online for a housing counselor in your area or call 1-800-569-4287. Learn more about housing counseling services after a disaster.
Individuals and families
Housing providers, governments, and industry partners
As you respond to and recover from a disaster in your local communities, find resources for:
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Housing providers (e.g., public housing agencies, multifamily housing providers)
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State, local, and tribal governments
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Housing counselors, homelessness response system, and CoCs
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Contractors, business owners, and more
HUD disaster recovery funds (CDBG-DR)
HUD may provide flexible Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to help cities, counties, and states recover from Presidentially declared disasters.
HUD Exchange: CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds
Learn about CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds on HUD.gov
Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program
If you are an individual
If you are an individual seeking CDBG-DR assistance, you can’t apply for these grants directly with HUD. However, you can contact your state or local community development office (below) to find out what you may qualify and how to apply for CDBG-DR funded programs. Learn more about HUD disaster recovery funds.
State and local community development offices
Select your state or territory to find your local point of contact.
Note: Only states or territories that have received CDBG-DR funds are listed.
Alabama
Specific cities or counties
Birmingham, Alabama
Alabama (Birmingham)
Jefferson County, Alabama
Alabama (Jefferson County)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
Alaska
American Samoa (US Territory)
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Specific cities or counties
Hawaii County, Hawaii
Hawaii (Hawaii County)
Kauai County, Hawaii
Hawaii (Kauai County)
Illinois
Specific cities or counties
Chicago, Illinois
Illinois (Chicago)
Cook County, Illinois
Illinois (Cook County)
DuPage County, Illinois
Illinois (DuPage County)
Iowa
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Specific cities or counties
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Louisiana (Baton Rouge)
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Louisiana (Jefferson Parish)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Louisiana (Lake Charles)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Louisiana (New Orleans)
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
Louisiana (St. Tammany Parish)
Maryland
Michigan
Specific cities or counties
Dearborn, Michigan
Michigan (Dearborn)
Detroit, Michigan
Michigan (Detroit)
Mississippi
North Carolina
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
Specific cities or counties
New York City, New York
New York (New York City)
Orange County, New York
New York (Orange County)
Union, New York
New York (Union)
Northern Marianas Islands (US Territory)
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Specific cities or counties
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (Dauphin County)
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (Luzerne County)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Puerto Rico (US Territory)
South Carolina
Specific cities or counties
Columbia, South Carolina
South Carolina (Columbia)
Lexington County, South Carolina
South Carolina (Lexington County)
Richland County, South Carolina
South Carolina (Richland County)
Tennessee
Specific cities or counties
Shelby County, Tennessee
Tennessee (Shelby County)
Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee
Tennessee (Nashville-Davidson)
Texas
Specific cities or counties
Dallas, Texas
Texas (Dallas)
Fort Worth, Texas
Texas (Fort Worth)
Houston, Texas
Texas (Houston)
San Marcos, Texas
Texas (San Marcos)
Virginia
Virgin Islands (US Territory)
Washington
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Protection from discrimination and fraud
If you are a disaster survivor and feel that you have been discriminated against, you can file a complaint by calling HUD at 1-800-669-9777 or TTY: 1-800-877-8339 or visit how to file a complaint. Materials and assistance are available in both English and Spanish. You should file a complaint with HUD as soon as possible. HUD may not be able to help you if your complaint is filed more than one year after the last discriminatory act.
The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) provides guidance on how to comply with the Fair Housing Act, how to avoid housing discrimination, and how to seek help.
Scams and fraud
After a disaster, scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals often attempt to take advantage of disaster survivors: watch for and report any suspicious activity.
HUD press releases related to current disasters
HUD implements federal disaster assistance after a Presidentially declared disaster. Press releases detail HUD’s response and various relief options for those who are recovering from a Presidentially declared disaster. They also include information about waivers made in response to the disaster.
2024
October
September
- HUD Offers Aid to South Carolina Disaster Victims - September 30, 2024
- HUD Offers Aid to Florida Disaster Victims - September 30, 2024
- HUD Offers Aid to North Carolina Disaster Victims - September 30, 2024
- HUD Offers Aid to Vermont Disaster Victims - September 27, 2024
- HUD Commits to Protect Households Across the Nation from Extreme Heat - September 23, 2024
August
- HUD Offers Aid to New Mexico Disaster Victims - August 27, 2024
- HUD Offers Disaster Aid to New Hampshire Victims - August 26, 2024
- HUD Offers Disaster Aid to Vermont Storm Victims - August 23, 2024
- HUD Offers Disaster Aid to Kansas Storm Victims - August 21, 2024
- HUD Celebrates 50 Years of Investing in Communities, Helping Families Access Affordable Housing, and Ensuring Safe and Affordable Manufactured Homes - August 21, 2024
- HUD Offers Disaster Aid to Nebraska Storm Victims - August 21, 2024
- HUD Offers Disaster Aid to South Dakota Storm Victims - August 19, 2024
- HUD Partners With More Than 25 Federal Agencies in Coordinated Fight Against Extreme Heat and Climate Change - August 14, 2024
- HUD Offers Disaster Aid to Florida Storm Victims - August 13, 2024
July
- HUD Offers Disaster Aid to New Hampshire Storm and Flood Victims - July 15, 2024
- HUD and FEMA Partnership Enhances State Planning for Housing Recovery, Builds Resilience - July 9, 2024
- HUD Offers Disaster Aid to Minnesota Storm and Flood Victims - July 5, 2024
- HUD Offers Disaster Aid to Iowa Storm and Flood Victims - July 1, 2024
June
- In Case You Missed It: Amidst Record-High Extreme Heat, HUD Takes Action to Safeguard Residents - June 24, 2024
- HUD Offers Disaster Assistance for New Mexico Survivors - June 24, 2024
- HUD Offers Disaster Aid to Hawaii Storm and Flood Victims - June 21, 2024
- HUD Takes Action to Protect Families Against Extreme Heat - June 13, 2024
May
- HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Nebraska Survivors - May 31, 2024
- HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Maine Survivors - May 28, 2024
- HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for West Virginia Survivors
- HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Texas Survivors - May 23, 2024
- HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Iowa Survivors - May 20, 2024
- HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Oklahoma Survivors - May 3, 2024
- HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Washington Survivors - May 1, 2024
- HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Kansas Survivors - May 1, 2024
March
- HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for California Disaster Survivors- March 29, 2024
- HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Alaska Disaster Survivors - March 29, 2024
2023
- HUD Rolls Out 29 Waivers to Accelerate Hurricane Idalia Recovery Efforts in Florida - September 20, 2023
- HUD Announces Waiver Package to Help Hawaii Communities Recover from Fires - August 16, 2023
- HUD Announces Assistance for Mississippi in Wake of Tornadoes - March 23, 2023
2022
2021
Hurricane Ida
- Louisiana - September 1, 2021
- New Jersey and New York - September 8, 2021
- HUD’s package of 27 regulatory and administrative waivers - September 7, 2021
Additional federal disaster resources
Preparing for and managing a disaster
- Ready.gov or Listo.gov (Spanish) — Educating and empowering the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. Ready.gov also provides guidance for individuals with disabilities preparing for emergencies and disasters
- Administration for Community Living's emergency preparedness and emergency response — Offering information for older adults and people with disabilities
- USA.gov’s disasters and emergencies — Learning how to prepare for and recover from disasters and emergencies
Disaster assistance
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster information — FEMA provides assistance to individuals, governments, and private non-profits after a disaster
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster assistance — SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters
- Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) disaster assistance — FNS provides nutrition assistance to those most affected by a disaster or emergency
- USDA Rural Development disaster assistance — USDA Rural Development programs and services help rural residents, businesses, and communities impacted by disasters and support long-term planning and recovery efforts
Page last reviewed or updated: October 11, 2024