LaMalfa Announces Extension of Camp Fire Temporary Housing

Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement announcing that the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a 4-month direct housing assistance extension for victims of the Camp Fire. LaMalfa previously had asked FEMA for an extension.

Rep. LaMalfasaid, "Today's extension of temporary housing assistance was the right decision by FEMA as we continue recovering from the most destructive fire in California's history. I'm thankful to FEMA for granting this request. I hope the Biden Administration will work with my office to keep Camp Fire survivors and the entire Ridge on a steady pathway back to normal."

FEMA's approval of an extension of direct temporary housing assistance is through September 12, 2021. All eligible occupants who remain in FEMA Transportable Temporary Housing Units (TTHU) will be charged rent beginning June 1, 2021 during the extension period. Prior to the end of the period of assistance, FEMA will provide a 30-day written notice of the requirement to pay monthly rent to occupants remaining in a FEMA TTHU after the current period of assistance ends. FEMA has pledged to work with occupants to determine the amount of rent within their financial ability, up to the HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). This amount will be based on each household's income and current housing expenses.