FEMA MOBILE HOME SALES AND DONATIONS PROGRAM

• Only FEMA mobile homes and park models are available for sales and donations.  Travel trailers will not be available for sale or donation.
• Units may be sold only to Individuals and Households Program eligible applicants currently leased in the units.
• The deadline for applicants to submit a notice of interest to purchase their unit was May 1, 2009.
• FEMA caseworkers informed all eligible applicants about the FEMA mobile home sales program.
• In order to purchase a FEMA mobile home or park model, the prospective buyer must be

• currently occupying the unit;
• in compliance with all applicable city, parish, and state ordinances; and
• responsible for transportation, insurance, permitting, and hazard mitigation.

• Applicants must obtain local permits or inspections.
• All units will be tested for formaldehyde prior to sale and must meet the State of Louisiana’s required acceptable level of 40 parts per billion. Other states, including Iowa, Texas, and Illinois have also set levels of 40 parts per billion.
• Formaldehyde test results and information on relevant health concerns will be provided to prospective buyers.
• Applicants may only purchase the unit they are currently residing in.  No substitutions.
• Applicants must lack alternate, longer-term housing.
• Units are sold “as is where is.”  No implied or expressed warranties.
• Every contract must be signed and payment received no later than May 28, 2009.
• Sales prices are based on the initial cost of the unit, less depreciation, and take into account funds provided by FEMA for repair or replacement of their permanent housing.
• FEMA will make minimal repairs to ensure that the units are safe, sanitary and functional.
• The cost of relocating and setting up the unit, if applicable, is the expense of the buyer.
• If the unit will remain on its current pad at a commercial park, the buyer must enter into a pad lease agreement with the park owner prior to the sale.
• Placement of the units must comply with local floodplain management codes.
• If the unit will be placed in an identified flood hazard area, then flood insurance is required.

 FEMA’s Mobile Home Donation

• FEMA has been coordinating with multiple voluntary organizations to establish mobile home donations programs to assist residents with more long term housing.  Some of these organizations include:
• Grace Harbour Christian Ministries
• Silver Lining Foundation
• New Beginnings Outreach Ministries
• Hope Missions
• WEROC

• Cameron Parish has also expressed interest in hosting a donations program.
• The deadline for both applicants and agencies to register to participate in the donations program was May 1, 2009.
• FEMA caseworkers met with eligible applicants to educate them about the donations program and the process to apply.
• Currently, FEMA is reviewing eligibility for approximately 400 applicants for the donations program.

Editors: For more information on Louisiana disaster recovery, visit www.fema.gov.