Individuals and Households Program – Housing Assistance

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Hurricane Sandy
05 Nov 2012
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Individuals and Households Program – Housing Assistance

Managing Organization
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
http://www.dhs.gov/

Program Description

The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides assistance to individuals and households affected by a disaster to enable them to address necessary expenses and serious needs, which cannot be met through other forms of disaster assistance or insurance. Forms of housing assistance under IHP include temporary housing, repair, replacement, and semi-permanent/permanent housing construction.

General Program Requirements

To receive money or help for housing needs that are the result of a disaster, all of the following must be true:

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