FEMA will not mandate that the applicant pursue a specific option for temporary relocation, but FEMA will fund only the least costly option. This information should consist of at least three proposals that include cost estimates. FEMA will review the estimates and perform a cost comparison to identify the most cost-effective facility option. The applicant can pursue this option and receive Federal disaster assistance from FEMA for the rent of a temporary facility during the eligible time period, as previously explained. As a general rule, if FEMA has paid only a portion of the cost of the facility, FEMA shall be entitled to compensation in an amount equal to FEMA's proportionate equity in the facility.
Some insurance policies provide funds for temporary relocation.
Therefore, FEMA must determine the amount of funding available from the applicant's insurance carrier and make appropriate adjustments to assure that there is no duplication of benefit. Moving expenses to and from the temporary facility. Further, if temporary relocation costs were approved before a decision by an applicant to pursue an alternate project, these costs will be deducted from the eligible Federal estimate for the permanent restoration of the damaged facility. If an applicant chooses to incorporate improvements into the repair of disaster damages or to expand the pre-disaster capacity of a damaged facility, a temporary facility is eligible only during the time estimated as necessary to perform the approved scope of repair or replacement work. In other words, funding of a temporary relocation facility will not be based on the total amount of time necessary to complete the improved project.