TRANSITIONAL SHELTERING ASSISTANCE
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/transitional-sheltering-assistance-0]


Release Date: 
Jan 9, 2023 

Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) provides temporary sheltering
option using participating hotels and motels for survivors, as they
transition from emergency shelters to temporary or permanent housing
solutions.

 	* In TSA, FEMA will pay the nightly room rate and taxes, as well as
non-refundable pet fees if applicable.
 	* Survivors are notified of their eligibility by FEMA via phone
call, email, and/or text message depending upon the method of
communication they selected at the time of application for disaster
assistance.
 	* FEMA is working with the state and voluntary organizations that
can help households find temporary lodging.
 	* At the same time, we are providing viable options for lodging
through rental assistance and lodging reimbursement to eligible
survivors.
 	* Households can also call 211 for referrals for possible additional
resources.
 	* The State of Florida may be able to assist survivors unable to
remain at their homes due to damages caused by Hurricane Ian with
temporary sheltering and temporary or permanent repairs to their
homes. Unmet needs, such as transportation, senior services, or
household supplies, can also be fulfilled through Unite Florida
at IanRecovery.FL.gov/Unite [https://ianrecovery.fl.gov/unite]. The
information entered is completely confidential. For those who need
more assistance filling out an application, please call
1-800-892-0948.

CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for TSA, applicants must meet all the following
criteria:

 	* Register with FEMA for assistance and pass identity and occupancy
verification;
 	* The primary residence is located in an area designated for TSA;
 	* Indicate a need for emergency sheltering;
 	* Indicate home damage during registration;
 	* Report damage that occurred within the incident period;
 	* Report a cause of damage that corresponds with the incident type
(e.g., wind and rain for a hurricane);
 	* Not be linked with another valid registration for FEMA assistance;
and
 	* Indicate a current location of shelter, hotel, car, or place of
employment as part of their FEMA application

EXAMPLES OF WHEN AN APPLICANT WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE TO CONTINUE IN
TSA INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

 	* Failure to comply with the TSA Terms and Conditions;
 	* Pre-disaster primary residence is deemed safe to occupy by a FEMA
inspection;
 	* Unwillingness to relocate from the primary residence while repairs
are made;
 	* The home noted in the applicant’s registration is not the
primary residence; or
 	* An inspector was not able to complete a home inspection after
multiple attempts;

MORE INFORMATION

FEMA may provide financial assistance and direct assistance to
eligible disaster survivors. Financial assistance may be Lodging
Expense Reimbursement (LER), Rental Assistance, Home Repair
Assistance, and Replacement Assistance. Examples of direct assistance
include Multi-Family Lease and Repair (MLR), Transportable Temporary
Housing Units (TTHUs), such as Recreational Vehicles (RVs) or
Manufactured Housing Units (MHUs), and Direct Lease.

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