Appeals Process

The process for FEMA to reconsider a determination or decision follows a sequence of steps. Including:

  • Determination Memo: FEMA's official notification of a decision to an Applicant
  • Submittal of first level appeal: Applicant's request that FEMA reconsider a determination
  • Final Request for Information and first appeal decision: FEMA can place a final Request for Information in order to assist their decision. FEMA Regional Office then makes their first appeal determination
  • Second level appeal: If the Applicant receives an unfavorable first appeal determination they may appeal that determination
  • Final decision from FEMA: FEMA Headquarters provides a final decision to the Applicant's second level appeal
Members of the Region VI Public Assistance Appeal Team posing for a photo in front of the FEMA Mission Statement.