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HOUSING

HUD/FEMA Rental Assistance Program

The Disaster Housing Assistance Program - IKE (DHAP-IKE), is a coordinated effort between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and HUD to provide a transparent and predictable means to deliver timely rental assistance to eligible families displaced by the hurricane. The program is designed to encourage families to move from their current shelter in place directly to DHAP-IKE rental units.

Evacuees who cannot return to their homes or apartments by Nov. 1, 2008 due to Hurricane Ike’s devastation, and that FEMA determines eligible, will be provided rental assistance. HUD, through its network of Public Housing Agencies, will work with families and landlords to ensure eligible families can find suitable apartments.

Initially, HUD will provide full rental assistance to approved families and beginning May 1, 2009, families will be responsible for paying $50 per month for their housing. The cost for housing will increase by $50 each month until the DHAP-IKE program ends in April 2010.

Families in need of housing assistance must first register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visiting http://www.FEMA.gov. HUD will soon establish a 1-800 number for Ike evacuees to call and get help understanding DHAP-Ike.  For additional/detailed information go to: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/11307/

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