FEMA Assistance for Renters
FEMA Individual Assistance is available to renters, including students, as well as homeowners with uninsured losses from Hurricanes Milton or Helene.
FEMA awards may help pay for temporary housing. Renters may also qualify for an award under FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance program for uninsured or underinsured essential personal property losses and other disaster-related expenses. These may include:
- Replacement or repair of necessary personal property, such as furniture, appliances, clothing, textbooks, or school supplies.
- Repair or replacement of tools and other job-related equipment required by the self-employed.
- If your vehicle was damaged by the storms and is no longer operable (and the vehicle complies with state registration and insurance requirements) FEMA may be able to help.
- Uninsured or out-of-pocket funeral, medical, dental, childcare, assistance for miscellaneous Items, moving and storage expenses.
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance
Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at
DisasterAssistance.gov, by using the
FEMA App, or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. You may also apply by phone at
800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to
FEMA Accessible: Applying for Individual Assistance - YouTube.
If you applied to FEMA after Hurricanes Debby or Helene and have additional damage from Hurricane Milton, you will need to apply separately for Milton and provide the dates of your most recent damage.
For the latest information about Hurricane Milton recovery, visit
fema.gov/disaster/4834. For Hurricane Helene recovery information, visit
fema.gov/disaster/4828. Follow FEMA on X at
x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at
facebook.com/fema.
