Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2024

Legislation Details

The legislation aims to provide disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters.
It defines key terms, including “FEMA” (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and “Administrator” (the head of FEMA).
Individuals and households affected by major disasters may be eligible for financial assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Assistance can cover costs related to obtaining property titles, including land surveys and associated taxes or fees.
Eligible individuals include those without documented ownership rights who reside in disaster-affected areas, including the homeless and those in temporary housing.
The Administrator must consider various forms of evidence to establish constructive ownership for individuals without documented ownership rights.
A declarative statement form will be created for applicants to self-certify their eligibility for assistance, which will not require notarization.
The form will be exempt from certain publication and approval processes and will be made available in multiple languages.
Applicants affected by disasters since January 1, 2017, will have at least 180 days to submit the declarative statement to appeal decisions.
The legislation amends the Stafford Act to clarify the conditions under which assistance for repairs and rebuilding can be provided.
It mandates consultations between FEMA and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement disaster housing assistance programs within 60 days of a disaster declaration.

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2024

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