Transitional Housing Assistance

The VA is still working hard to help the victims of hurricanes Rita and Katrina to keep out of foreclosure proceedings and retain their home. Many of these disaster victims have not only lost their homes, but also all of their belongings, their jobs, possibly people they love, and are still facing the possibility of losing their homes before they are able to find alternative employment and make payment arrangements with their mortgage company. The VA has taken many steps to help veterans avoid foreclosure and retain their homes until they are reemployed and have their homes fixed. The VA also has a program in conjunction with FEMA that will offer them rental housing assistance while they wait for their homes to be repaired.

This transitional housing assistance is available to hurricane victims that are certified by FEMA. This means that in order to get housing assistance you need to be a certified disaster victim by FEMA. To become a certified disaster victim you can:

  • Apply on-line at http://www.fema.gov/register.shtm
  • Apply by phone by calling 1-800-621-FEMA
  • Contact your local FEMA office or VA office for assistance applying in the case you do not have access to a phone or the internet.

Transitional housing assistance through this program is available to disaster victims with properties to assist these victims in the following states:

  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Mississippi
  • Louisiana
  • Kentucky
  • Texas
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Oklahoma

The properties for rent are owned by the VA and have been taken off of the real estate market in order to aid disaster victims in these areas. The rent for these properties begins at $350 plus utilities per month, but for those people who are unemployed there is also rental assistance available through FEMA.

In the case that you have already been certified a disaster victim by FEMA, you can call 1-866-396-5362. You will need your FEMA certification and then you will be given a list of the properties that are available in your area.

If you would like to qualify for a VA loan, apply online and get connected with a VA Loan Specialist.

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