FEMA Individuals and Households Program Hazard Mitigation Measures

How it works

FEMA says eligible homeowners affected by Presidential disaster declarations and receiving Individuals and Households Program (IHP) Home Repair Assistance may receive additional funds for specific mitigation measures based on the cause and amount of damage to the home.

What the money covers

For wildfire soot and ash damage, FEMA says the measures include:

• Covering attic vents, crawlspace vents, and vents in enclosures below decks to prevent fire damage
• Installing non-combustible gutters and leaf guards to prevent fire damage

For wind/tornado damage, FEMA says homeowners may receive funds for roof repair to withstand higher winds and help prevent water infiltration.

For flood damage, FEMA says homeowners may receive funds for roof repair to withstand higher winds and help prevent water infiltration, elevating a water heater or furnace, and elevating or moving an electrical panel.

Amounts and matching

The source I found does not state a standalone dollar cap for these mitigation add-ons.

How to apply

FEMA frames this as additional assistance tied to IHP Home Repair Assistance after an eligible disaster declaration.

Timing and deadlines

The page was released on 2023-06-20 and printed on 2025-02-02; it does not give a universal open/close date because eligibility depends on a qualifying disaster declaration.