Owners of short-term rental properties invited to FEMA’s Direct Lease Industry Day

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is actively seeking owners of rental units suitable for families and individuals displaced by the Maui wildfires. The units are offered to survivors for long-term leasing for up to 24 months.

FEMA has awarded contracts to three property management companies to help facilitate communication between property owners of rental units or homes and FEMA. Through FEMA’s Direct Lease program, owners can help house a family in need and receive compensation for doing so.

Owners of short-term rental properties are invited to FEMA’s Direct Lease Industry Day on Friday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali in the Honokahua & Honokeana Room.

This event will begin with a webinar from 9 a.m. until noon, which can be attended in person or virtually (registration link is below.) Following the webinar, there will be an opportunity for property owners to speak with these specialists working to secure properties for FEMAʻs Direct Housing program.

Pre-registration is required. To register go to: https://fema.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdOCqrzMiGtuU26Mc4l5OW6MKHlLN-C8

For more information, contact FEMA-DR4724-HI-Contracting@fema.dhs.gov or 510-499-6069 for more information.

All registration requests must be completed by Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.