Housing Information

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Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program (DRTHP)

The goal of the Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program (DRTHP) is to provide temporary sheltering options for eligible disaster survivors as they pursue long term housing solutions. For this program, housing options may include recreational vehicles and travel trailers, for up to six months at no cost for Iowans whose homes were majorly damaged, destroyed, or deemed not habitable in counties currently under a federal disaster declaration. 

The following counties are currently eligible: Adair, Adams, Buena Vista, Cedar, Cherokee, Clarke, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Harrison, Humboldt, Jasper, Lyon, Montgomery, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Polk, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, Sioux, Story, Union, and Woodbury. The recovery process and damage assessments are still ongoing and additional counties may become eligible. 

  • To qualify for the program the household must have a valid registration with FEMA for disaster assistance and cannot have requested to withdraw.

  • Call Center: Call 608-480-8808 or toll-free at 1-833-307-6030. Call daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST. TTY and Translation services are available.

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Direct Housing

  • Application has been submitted and is awaiting FEMA approval.
  • Administered by FEMA when requested by the state. FEMA will place eligible individuals in housing for up to 18 months.
  • Housing includes mobile homes placed on private sites, parks, or newly constructed group sites; direct leasing of available housing stock; vacant multi-family properties.
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