Clarifying sheltering assistance eligibility

(a) Section 403 Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Clarification of sheltering assistance eligibility The Administrator shall not consider the absence of a fixed, physical address as a disqualifying factor for individuals or households applying for non-congregate sheltering assistance under this section, as long as the individual or household applying for such assistance can demonstrate, through alternative means as determined by the Administrator, that such individual or household was residing within the disaster-affected area at the time of the disaster for which assistance is being applied for through means, including shelter records or an affidavit.. (b) Section 408 Section 408(c)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Clarification of sheltering assistance eligibility The Administrator shall not consider the absence of a fixed, physical address as a disqualifying factor for individuals or households applying for assistance under this section, as long as the individual or household applying for such assistance can demonstrate, through alternative means as determined by the Administrator, that such individual or household was residing within the disaster-affected area at the time of the disaster for which assistance is being applied for through means, including shelter records or an affidavit..