Welfare Info

Individuals and Households Program (IHP) - Other Needs Assistance

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

What is Individuals and Households Program (IHP) - Other Needs Assistance ?

The Individuals and Households Program provides assistance to individuals and households affected by a disaster to enable them to address necessary expenses and serious needs, which cannot be met through other forms of disaster assistance or insurance. Forms of other needs assistance under IHP include personal property, medical, dental and funeral.

Administration

Individuals and Households Program (IHP) - Other Needs Assistance is administered by U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for this program, you must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien, and all of the following:

  • You must have losses in an area that has been declared a disaster by the President of the United States
  • You have disaster-related necessary expenses or serious needs
  • The disaster-caused need cannot be met through other forms of disaster assistance or insurance, including a disaster assistance loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration
  • You have insufficient or no insurance.

Application Details

What is the application process for Individuals and Households Program (IHP) - Other Needs Assistance ?

To apply for this program please contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visit DisasterAssistance.gov.
 

Contact Info

1-800-621-3362

How to Apply

Disaster Assistance Application

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