Housing Recovery Support Function

The Housing Recovery Support Function (RSF), typically led by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (or similar state/local entities, depending on the jurisdiction), coordinates federal resources to help local, state, and tribal governments implement sustainable, accessible, and affordable housing solutions post-disaster. It supports long-term recovery by addressing housing needs, strengthening resilience, and facilitating reconstruction. 

The Housing RSF supports 1) the assessment of preliminary housing impacts, identification of available options for temporary housing, and planning for permanent housing; 2) the sharing, aggregation, and integration of housing data across recovery partners to support local decision making; and 3) the integration of housing resilience principles into locally-driven recovery efforts. Examples of activities the Housing RSF can support during a community’s long-term recovery efforts include the following: 

• Identify and incorporate sustainability policies and redevelopment strategies into housing site selection and housing stock redevelopment. 

• Identify potential funding available for housing recovery. 

• Provide pre-disaster housing assessments to help measure current impacts and needs.