FEMA
About the Program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has launched the Direct Lease Program to provide safe, temporary housing for individuals and families displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida.
Streamlined Stay Solutions is partnering with FEMA to identify and secure properties that can serve as temporary homes for those affected by this disaster.
By submitting your property, you can support those in need by providing reliable, long-term housing. This program seeks corporate apartments, vacation rentals, and second homes. FEMA will lease qualified properties for a minimum of 18 months, with the potential to extend based on community needs.
Our mission is to streamline the process for property owners and managers interested in partnering with FEMA. Together, we can create a safe haven for families as they rebuild their lives.
Key Points
Eligibility and Scope
FEMA seeks properties within a 30-—to 60-minute commute to affected counties in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. The properties should be suitable for long-term leases (at least 18 months) and adhere to local, state, and federal standards.
Your Role
As the property owner/manager, you would maintain the property and set a rental rate based on your current pricing.
FEMA’s Requirements
Submitted properties must allow FEMA exclusive use for eligible applicants and waive any credit screening. Please note that FEMA may modify properties to support accessibility needs.
Important: Submitting your property does not guarantee it will be selected for FEMA’s program. All properties will be carefully reviewed to meet FEMA’s standards and requirements.
If interested, please submit your property using one of the links below.
FAQs
No, submitting your property does not guarantee that it will be selected for FEMA’s Direct Lease Program. All properties will be reviewed by FEMA based on specific criteria and community needs.
FEMA is looking for various property types, including corporate apartments, vacation rentals, second homes, and other units not typically available to the general public. Eligible properties must include independent living facilities (sleeping, cooking, and sanitation) and meet all local, state, and federal codes.
Properties selected by FEMA will be leased for a minimum of 18 months, with the option to extend the lease term depending on ongoing needs in the community.
Property owners are responsible for all building maintenance during the lease term. This includes ensuring that the property remains safe, functional, and in compliance with housing quality standards.
While FEMA generally references HUD’s Fair Market Rent (FMR) rates, we encourage property owners to submit their current rental rates.
FEMA has specific terms and conditions that will be incorporated into any lease agreement. This includes clauses granting FEMA exclusive use of the property, flexibility in modifying or improving the property for accessibility, and an option to end the lease with a 30-day notice.
Yes, FEMA applicants will not be subject to credit screening. Selected properties will be leased directly to FEMA, and FEMA will manage tenant occupancy to provide housing for eligible disaster-affected applicants.
Properties must meet all local, state, and federal codes, including accessibility standards as needed. Properties should also be in reasonable commuting distance to essential services like public transportation, schools, grocery stores, and emergency services.
The lease terms grant FEMA exclusive rights and the option to end the lease with a 30-day notice, but property owners are not granted the same early termination option. The minimum lease term is 18 months, with extensions possible.
You can submit your property by filling out the form on this page, providing essential details about the property, rental rate, compliance information, and contact information. Once submitted, our team will review your property details and forward them to FEMA for consideration.