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Introduction
After a disaster, you may need to seek financial assistance to restore your home or farm. There are many sources of assistance, but you will be required to provide certain information. The lists below can help you assemble the necessary information before you meet with any agents.
Applying for Assistance
What You Will Need for Grants or Loans
- Itemized list of losses
- Estimates of the repair or replacement cost of each item
- Estimates of new flood insurance premiums
- Federal income tax returns from last three years (copies)
- Deed, mortgage, or renter's lease (copy)
- Previous insurance policy or insurance settlement (copy)
What You Will Need for Personal Loss
- Proof of monthly income (stubs, statements)
- Driver's license and/or Social Security Number
What You Will Need for Business/Farm Loss
- A brief history of the business or farm
- Personal and business financial statements
- Loan repayment schedule
- List of bills owed
- Farm Service Agency information on farm crop base and assigned yields
Sources for This Publication
FEMA Disaster Assistance Application: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/application-checklist
How To Apply for Grants: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/apply-for-grants.html
Farm Loss: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/forms-of-assistance/4719
Business Disaster Loans - https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/forms-of-assistance/4479