News and Media: Disaster 4724

Press Releases & Fact Sheets

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All Direct Housing occupants must pay monthly rent to FEMA, routinely update FEMA on their permanent housing plan progress and continue to meet other criteria to remain in the unit. FEMA may revoke a Direct Housing unit if an occupant violates the eligibility requirements.
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If you’re in FEMA’s Direct Housing program, you have been assigned a recertification advisor to support you on your path to permanent housing. Staying in regular contact with your advisor is essential to remain eligible for temporary housing.
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If you are a survivor of the 2023 Maui wildfires, and you are in FEMA’s Direct Housing Program, the following information may help guide you through the rental payment process. Rental payment is a requirement for all Direct Housing participants. Failure to pay your rent on time may result in the loss of your rental reduction rate, as well as possible removal from the FEMA temporary housing program and your current unit.
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If you are a survivor of the 2023 Maui wildfires, and you are in FEMA’s Direct Housing Program, the following information may help guide you through the rental payment process.
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LAHAINA, Maui – Wildfire survivors currently in FEMA’s Direct Housing Program will be required to begin paying rent on March 1, 2025. The rental requirement will be in effect for the remainder of FEMA’s housing assistance program, which has been extended through Feb. 10, 2026.
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PDFs, Graphics & Multimedia

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Appendices A-G for Draft Environmental Assessment for Kaʻanapali Temporary Group Housing Site, FEMA-DR-4724-HI, January 2024

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Draft Environmental Assessment for Kaʻanapali Temporary Group Housing Site, FEMA-DR-4724-HI, January 2024

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Public Notice for Kaʻanapali Temporary Group Housing Site, FEMA-DR-4724-HI, January 2024

DR-4724-HI Owner of Shor-Term Rental Properties Rental Properties Wanted
DR-4724-HI Owner of Short-Term Rental Properties Rental Properties Wanted Graphic

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DR-4724-HI Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Flyer

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Hawaii How to Apply for Disaster Assistance - PSA Audio

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Hawaii Wildfires How to Apply for Disaster Assistance - Forest Service PSA Audio

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Hawaii Wildfires How to Apply for Disaster Assistance - FEMA PSA Audio

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Hawaii; FEMA-4724-DR

Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4724-DR; Hawaii as a result of wildfires beginning on August 8, 2023, and continuing.

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Critical Needs Assistance Versus Individual Assistance Flyer

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