FEMA Individuals and Households Program (IHP)
FEMA / SC Emergency Management Division
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs FEMA Individuals and Households Program (IHP) in its Charleston, SC research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
FEMA's Individuals and Households Program provides grants to homeowners and renters in presidentially declared disaster areas to repair or replace disaster-damaged primary residences. Housing assistance covers structural repairs, utility systems, and critical safety hazards. Grants do not need to be repaid and are available to all income levels, though amounts may be means-tested.
Only available after a federal disaster declaration. FY2025 max: $43,900 for housing assistance. Apply at disasterassistance.gov within 60 days.
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Key Details
- Available only after a presidential disaster declaration
- Up to $43,900 for housing repair (FY2025 cap), no repayment
- Covers structural damage, essential utilities, safety hazards
- Apply at disasterassistance.gov within 60 days of declaration
- FEMA helpline: 1-800-621-3362 (available 24/7 after declaration)
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 1-800-621-3362
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Apply within 60 days of presidential disaster declaration
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for FEMA Individuals and Households Program (IHP) in Charleston, SC?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $43,900 (FY2025 cap) for housing repair. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for FEMA Individuals and Households Program (IHP) in Charleston?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for FEMA Individuals and Households Program (IHP) in Charleston, SC?
Confirm the application route directly with FEMA / SC Emergency Management Division; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 1-800-621-3362. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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