Housing and Financial Assistance

FEMA Assistance: Deadline for residents was August 23, 2024

• FEMA can provide money to eligible applicants for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance.

• Residents are encouraged to apply online and upload documents at disasterassistance.gov. 

• If you think you've been denied assistance, contact FEMA to be sure they have your correct information. Make sure to have any letters received from FEMA prior to calling.
   
• What to have when calling the FEMA Hotline:
  (If you don't have all of these items, FEMA can still help)
  • Address with ZIP code
  • Condition of your damaged home
  • Basic list of your property damage, losses and needs
  • Insurance policy information, including the policy number
  • Social Security number of one member of the household
  • Phone number where you can be contacted
  • An email address or physical address where you can get mail
  • Bank account information for direct deposit of funds

Insurance Claims and Fraud

• Contact Matt Mortvedt at the Insurance Fraud Bureau. 

• More information can be found at iid.iowa.gov/media/2952/download?inline=