Key West Florida Weekly

If your primary residence was a boat, read this


Hurricane Irma survivors whose primary residence was a boat may be eligible for grants through FEMA’s Individual Assistance program for home repair. The grants could be used for making the boat livable, temporary housing, personal property replacement and other needs or critical expenses.

Individuals who live on houseboats may also be eligible for FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance or short-term lodging assistance, if they are unable to return to their home due to the hurricane. For more information, contact the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 (Voice, 711 or VS) or 800-462-7585 (TTY).

In addition, if your primary residence was a boat, you may be eligible to apply for a Small Business Administration disaster home loan. Homeowners may be eligible for up to $200,000 to repair or replace a disaster damaged home, and may be eligible for loans up to $40,000, to repair or replace disaster damaged personal property such as clothing, furniture, appliances, cars, etc.

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