HUD CDBG-DR Grants and FEMA Disaster Recovery Resources for Washington

State-level documentation and public records related to HUD’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program and federally declared FEMA disasters in Washington.

By Murray Wennerlund, published , updated .

Washington Disaster Recovery & Mitigation

Washington Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds are allocated by HUD to support long-term recovery in areas affected by Presidentially declared disasters. These flexible grants help states, tribes, counties, municipalities and households rebuild infrastructure, restore housing, and revitalize communities—particularly those with limited resources. Washington may offer tailored CDBG-DR programs based on local needs and available federal appropriations.

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How to use Disaster Recovery Resources for Washington

Washington State-level documentation, public records and federally declared FEMA disasters.

Published: September 28, 2023 | Last Modified: October 28, 2025

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Review Federal Allocations

Begin by reading the Allocations section to understand how much funding Washington has received for disaster recovery. This section typically includes breakdowns by program, such as Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation. Pay close attention to any timeframes associated with the funding, usage restrictions that may apply, and how resources are distributed across counties.

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Examine Washington FEMA Disaster Declarations

Next, visit the FEMA Declarations section to explore all Major Disaster and Severe Storm events declared for Washington. Each entry provides key details including the declaration date, the type of disaster—such as hurricane, flood, or wildfire—the counties affected, and direct links to FEMA assistance programs along with their respective deadlines.

Washington Federal Register Published Notices search.

Major Disasters for Washington between 2020 and 2025:

Disaster # Type Declared Incident Start Incident End
DR-4849-WA Fire 2024-11-26 2024-07-17 2024-08-21
DR-4823-WA Fire 2024-09-24 2024-06-22 2024-07-08
DR-4775-WA Severe Storm 2024-04-28 2024-01-05 2024-01-29
DR-4759-WA Fire 2024-02-15 2023-08-18 2023-08-25
DR-4682-WA Severe Storm 2023-01-12 2022-11-03 2022-11-08
DR-4650-WA Flood 2022-03-29 2021-12-26 2022-01-15
DR-4635-WA Flood 2022-01-05 2021-11-05 2021-12-02
DR-4631-WA Fire 2021-12-21 2021-07-12 2021-08-08
DR-4593-WA Severe Storm 2021-04-08 2020-12-29 2021-01-16
DR-4584-WA Fire 2021-02-04 2020-09-01 2020-09-19

Resource: FEMA Disaster Declarations between 2020 to 2025 for Washington

Additional Resources

Oversight

Oversight: HUD OIG