Apply for Assistance  

Step 1

Before you apply for assistance

Before you Apply

  • What is disaster assistance?
  • What is covered by housing assistance?
  • What is covered by other than housing needs assistance?
  • Do I qualify for assistance?
  • What additional services does FEMA provide?
  • Is there an “Applicants’ Guide”?
  • more
Next Step
Step 2

Apply for assistance

Apply for Assistance

Apply by Phone:

  • Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
  • Call TTY 1-800-462-7585 for people with speech or hearing disabilities.
  • Trouble getting through?

Apply Online

Apply in Person

Next Step

Step 3

After you apply for assistance

After you Apply

  • What is the status of my application?
  • Can I change my info?
  • What happens next?
  • How can I spend the money?
  • Why was I denied assistance?
  • Can I have my case reviewed?
  • How do I make a payment?
  • more

Public Assistance

Apply for Public Assistance
Apply for and learn about grants for private non-profit organizations or local and state governments.

Report False Damage Claims

If you suspect someone is filing false damage claims, please report it. Help FEMA make sure that disaster aid goes only to those who deserve it. It is a violation of federal law to file a false claim.

Report a false damage claim:

Last Modified: Tuesday, 30-May-2006 13:09:10 EDT