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Disaster Housing Aid: Easier Access for Survivors Without Ownership Documents

This act simplifies access to housing assistance after major disasters for individuals who lost their homes but lack full ownership documents. It introduces new rules for proving residency and streamlines the application process, aiming to help people rebuild their lives faster after a tragedy.
Key points
Expands FEMA housing assistance eligibility to individuals residing on properties without documented ownership or rental rights.
Allows a wide range of evidence, including utility bills, bank statements, or self-declarations, to prove residency.
Introduces a simplified self-declaration form that does not require notarization, speeding up the application process.
Ensures assistance can cover costs related to obtaining property title, such as land surveys and taxes.
Requires FEMA to analyze and report on various post-disaster housing assistance programs to improve their effectiveness.
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Additional Information
Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2021
Print number: HR 3037
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2021-05-07