# Fax documents or an appeal to FEMA

Fax FEMA disaster assistance documents and appeals to 800-827-8112, marked "Attention: FEMA - Individuals & Households Program", with your application and disaster numbers on every page.

## Fax numbers

| Who | Fax number |
| --- | --- |
| Individuals & Households Program, documents and appeals | 800-827-8112 |

## Before you fax

- Put your FEMA application number and the disaster number on every page.
- Add a cover letter marked "Attention: FEMA - Individuals & Households Program" that lists the documents you are sending.
- An appeal is due within 60 days of the date on your FEMA decision letter.
- If someone else appeals for you, include a statement signed by you that authorizes them, unless FEMA already has one.
- Other ways to send: upload at DisasterAssistance.gov or in the FEMA app, mail to FEMA - Individuals & Households Program, National Processing Service Center, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055, or bring them to a Disaster Recovery Center.

## Steps

1. Write your application number and disaster number on every page.
2. Scan or photograph the pages, with the cover letter first.
3. Enter 800-827-8112 and add the pages.
4. Send, and keep the delivery receipt as proof of the date you sent it.

## Questions

**What is FEMA's fax number?**

800-827-8112, toll-free, for documents and appeals to the Individuals & Households Program.

**How long do I have to appeal?**

60 days from the date on your FEMA decision letter.

**Who can I call with questions?**

The FEMA Helpline, 800-621-3362.

**Does the number change?**

It can. We compare it with FEMA's site regularly; the date we last checked is at the bottom of this page.

## Sources

- [Disagreeing with FEMA's Decision, FEMA](https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/after-applying/appeals), checked 2026-10-12
- [Send Your Documents to FEMA, FEMA](https://www.fema.gov/print/txt/node/655871), checked 2026-10-12

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