605—11.4(29C) Eligibility criteria.

1. 11.4(1)  The household’s bona fide residence was located in the area identified in the disaster proclamation during the designated incident period, and the household verifies occupancy at that residence. If a vehicle was damaged, the vehicle must have been located in the same county as the bona fide residence.
2. 11.4(2)  Household members are citizens of the United States or are legally residing in the United States.

3. 11.4(3)  The household’s annual income is at or less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level for a household of that size.

   1. a. Poverty guidelines are updated annually.
   2. b. All income available to the household is counted, including wages, child support, interest from investments or bank accounts, social security benefits, and retirement income. Proof of income is required.
   3. c. Income determination is based on the applicant’s or applicants’ adjusted gross income as defined in 26 U.S.C. §62 as amended to March 25, 2026.
4. 11.4(4)  The household has unmet disaster-related expenses or serious needs that are not covered by insurance. The applicant must provide claim documentation from the insurance company.
5. 11.4(5)  The household has not previously received assistance from this program or another program for the same loss in the same disaster.

6. 11.4(6)  Household eligibility for home repair assistance for a dwelling or dwelling unit damaged due to a proclaimed disaster is only available for a household that owns and occupies the dwelling or dwelling unit being repaired.

   1. a. Assistance will be denied if preexisting conditions are the cause of the damage.
   2. b. Repairs to rental dwellings, dwelling units, or landlord-owned equipment are excluded under this program.

To be eligible for assistance, an applicant household must meet all of the following conditions:

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