Overview
- FEMA approved the extension on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, allowing eligible homeowners to receive IHP housing aid through July 9, 2027 and eligible renters through October 9, 2026.
- As of June 12, FEMA has awarded more than $177 million to over 35,000 households and more than 1,200 families have received Continued Temporary Housing Assistance.
- California had asked for a 12-month extension for both homeowners and renters but FEMA granted the full 12 months only for homeowners and a three-month extension for renters, a decision that shortens federal support for many displaced renters.
- State leaders led advocacy for the extension and are pairing federal help with more than two dozen executive orders, a $100 million-plus CalAssist Mortgage Fund for homeowners, and more than $25 million in state cost-share commitments.
- The extra aid aims to give families breathing room to resolve insurance claims and rebuild, but officials warn renters may face renewed housing instability when their shorter extension ends and urge further federal and state action.