Federal Temporary Housing available for residents from FEMA

People living in six Northeast Tennessee counties that were hit hardest by Hurricane Helene can apply to live in federal temporary housing. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that residents of Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties are eligible to live in Direct Temporary Housing units for up to 18 months. FEMA is offering three different options for residents. Approved families can live in the units until April 2, 2026. The deadline to apply is December 2. Applications can be completed online, through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline.