FEMA Individual and Household Program (IHP), Home Repair Assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs FEMA Individual and Household Program (IHP), Home Repair Assistance in its Baton Rouge, LA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
When a federal major disaster is declared for East Baton Rouge Parish, FEMA's Individual and Household Program provides grants to repair or replace disaster-damaged primary residences. Assistance covers structural damage, utilities, and other necessary repairs not covered by insurance. Applicants must register within 60 days of the declaration and demonstrate unmet needs after insurance.
2025 maximum for housing assistance is approximately $43,900. Actual awards depend on extent of disaster damage and insurance coverage.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Available after federal major disaster declaration for East Baton Rouge
- Covers structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing damage
- No income requirement, all affected homeowners may apply
- Must register within 60 days of disaster declaration
- Apply at disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3362 (FEMA Helpline)
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 800-621-3362
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: 60 days from disaster declaration date
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for FEMA Individual and Household Program (IHP), Home Repair Assistance in Baton Rouge, LA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $43,900 for home repair/replacement (2025 cap; adjusted annually). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for FEMA Individual and Household Program (IHP), Home Repair Assistance in Baton Rouge?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for FEMA Individual and Household Program (IHP), Home Repair Assistance in Baton Rouge, LA?
Confirm the application route directly with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-621-3362. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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