Traveler's Nest, LLC and Streamlined Stay Solutions are excited to partner with property managers, operators, and owners to help provide safe, comfortable housing for families displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton across Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
We’re committed to creating a win-win partnership:
For Property Owners: Secure long-term bookings, guaranteed by FEMA, with competitive rates based on HUD's Fair Market Rents (FMRs).
For Local Residents: Offer a welcoming, furnished home while they rebuild or repair their homes after a disaster.
Program Highlights:
Eligible Properties: Turnkey apartments, vacation rentals, corporate suites, Mid- Term Rentals and secondary homes.
Contract Terms: Minimum 18-month lease, with FEMA covering rental costs and allowing potential extensions.
Requirements: Units must meet HUD’s quality standards and provide essentials (utilities, appliances). Hotels and transient lodgings are not eligible.
To join our mission, please complete the form that best describes your property and availability:
Together, we can help those in need find a home in challenging times while maximizing your property’s potential.
Florida
Single Family Form
Florida
MultiFamily/Apartment Form
North Carolina
Single Family Form
North Carolina
MultiFamily/Apartment Form
Tennesse
Single Family Form
Tennesse
MultiFamily/Apartment Form
FAQs
No, submitting your property does not guarantee that it will be selected for FEMA’s Direct Lease Program. All properties will be reviewed by FEMA based on specific criteria and community needs.
FEMA is looking for various property types, including corporate apartments, vacation rentals, second homes, and other units not typically available to the general public. Eligible properties must include independent living facilities (sleeping, cooking, and sanitation) and meet all local, state, and federal codes.
FEMA is looking for various property types, including corporate apartments, vacation rentals, second homes, and other units not typically available to the general public. Eligible properties must include independent living facilities (sleeping, cooking, and sanitation) and meet all local, state, and federal codes.
Property owners are responsible for all building maintenance during the lease term. This includes ensuring that the property remains safe, functional, and in compliance with housing quality standards.
While FEMA generally references HUD’s Fair Market Rent (FMR) rates, we encourage property owners to submit their current rental rates.
FEMA has specific terms and conditions that will be incorporated into any lease agreement. This includes clauses granting FEMA exclusive use of the property, flexibility in modifying or improving the property for accessibility, and an option to end the lease with a 30-day notice.
Yes, FEMA applicants will not be subject to credit screening. Selected properties will be leased directly to FEMA, and FEMA will manage tenant occupancy to provide housing for eligible disaster-affected applicants.
Properties must meet all local, state, and federal codes, including accessibility standards as needed. Properties should also be in reasonable commuting distance to essential services like public transportation, schools, grocery stores, and emergency services.
The lease terms grant FEMA exclusive rights and the option to end the lease with a 30-day notice, but property owners are not granted the same early termination option. The minimum lease term is 18 months, with extensions possible.
You can submit your property by filling out the form on this page, providing essential details about the property, rental rate, compliance information, and contact information. Once submitted, our team will review your property details and forward them to FEMA for consideration.