Fire Relief Assistance - Bahamas Disaster Recovery
Source: https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/service/fire-relief-fr-assistance
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Fire Relief Assistance - Bahamas Disaster Recovery
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Citizens and Residents
Non-Residents
Fire Relief (FR) Assistance
Persons who have lost personal belongings due to a house fire.
Eligibility
Persons earning minimum wage or below.
Bahamian citizen or permanent resident.
Over the age of 18.
The applicant must be the Head of the Household.
Process
The applicant makes a request at the Outreach Centre within their residential boundaries, or online via the DOSS webpage.
The Social Service Representative (SSR) conducts an interview and a home visit to assess the applicant’s eligibility.
The SSR completes a report and a recommendation is made about applicant’s eligibility.
The SSR contacts and informs the applicant of eligibility.
Community Support Services Division Outreach Centres – four (4) locations in New Providence:-
Fox Hill Centre
Davis Building, Bernard Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 364-2200
Pitt Road Centre
V.B. Munnings Building, Pitt Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 326-1850
Robinson Road Centre
Alexander House, Robinson Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 397-2524
Wulff Road Centre
Sunshine Plaza, Baillou Hill Road (temporary location), Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 604-4200
Office hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Family Island applicants may apply for services at the local DOSS’ sub-office on the island where they are domiciled or they may apply online. The SSR will contact them in order to implement steps to assess their eligibility for this service.
Note:
This service requires inputs from the Bahamas Employment Exchange
Application Form(s)
The application is the General Assistance Form (GAF), which may be completed online by the applicant or in-office by the SSR at the Outreach Centre within their residential boundaries.
Supporting Documents
For Citizens
Valid Passport.
Valid N.I.B. Card.
Current Pay Slip or Job Letter or Termination Letter.
Birth Certificate/Affidavit or Valid Passport of child or children under the age of eighteen (18) years, and Proof of Guardianship.
Marriage certificate and similar documents of identification for spouse, as indicated above.
Divorce decree or legal separation documents to verify status.
Doctor’s letter if unable to work due to ill health.
Letter from the Fire Department confirming the fire
Proof of home ownership.
Three (3) QUOTES from stores that are vendor-ready.
For Permanent Residents (Non-Citizens)
Valid Passport.
Proof of Citizenship/Permanent Residency.
Valid Work Permit.
Birth Certificate of child or children under the age of eighteen (18) years, and proof of Guardianship.
Marriage certificate, divorce decree, or legal separation documents, where applicable.
Doctor’s letter if unable to work due to ill health.
Letter from the Fire Department confirming the fire.
Proof of home ownership.
Three (3) QUOTES from stores that are vendor-ready.
For a copy of the Food and Financial Assistance Programmes Rates click here.
Turn-around time
SSR makes contact within three (3) days of completing the application (Intake). The request is processed within (3) three weeks of contact. The client is notified by SSR of extended processing time or queries, if any SSR advises of outcome.
Deadline
Applicant can ONLY be assessed for Fire Relief Assistance once in a twelve (12) month period.
Related Fee(s)
There are NO FEES associated with this service.
For more information please contact
Department:
Department of Social Services
Address:
Sunshine Plaza, Baillou Hill Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas, P.O. Box N-1545
Tel:
+1 242 604 4200
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Quick Useful Links
The National Honours Society 2026 Call for Nominations
Budget Performance Reports
Budget Documents
Preparing Your Home and Family for a Hurricane
General Orders
Request for Expression of Interest
Hurricane Shelter Listing 2025
Install the BNEA APP
COVID-19 Frequent Asked Questions
Department of Labour’s Jobseekers Portal
Celebrate Bahamas
Load More
For Website Technical Support
Call and speak to a DICT Customer service agent.
+1 242 604 4688
Need to reach the DICT? Send us an email.
support@bahamas.gov.bs
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Home
Services
Government
Citizens and Residents
Non-Residents
Fire Relief (FR) Assistance
Persons who have lost personal belongings due to a house fire.
Eligibility
Persons earning minimum wage or below.
Bahamian citizen or permanent resident.
Over the age of 18.
The applicant must be the Head of the Household.
Process
The applicant makes a request at the Outreach Centre within their residential boundaries, or online via the DOSS webpage.
The Social Service Representative (SSR) conducts an interview and a home visit to assess the applicant’s eligibility.
The SSR completes a report and a recommendation is made about applicant’s eligibility.
The SSR contacts and informs the applicant of eligibility.
Community Support Services Division Outreach Centres – four (4) locations in New Providence:-
Fox Hill Centre
Davis Building, Bernard Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 364-2200
Pitt Road Centre
V.B. Munnings Building, Pitt Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 326-1850
Robinson Road Centre
Alexander House, Robinson Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 397-2524
Wulff Road Centre
Sunshine Plaza, Baillou Hill Road (temporary location), Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Tel.
(242) 604-4200
Office hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Family Island applicants may apply for services at the local DOSS’ sub-office on the island where they are domiciled or they may apply online. The SSR will contact them in order to implement steps to assess their eligibility for this service.
Note:
This service requires inputs from the Bahamas Employment Exchange
Application Form(s)
The application is the General Assistance Form (GAF), which may be completed online by the applicant or in-office by the SSR at the Outreach Centre within their residential boundaries.
Supporting Documents
For Citizens
Valid Passport.
Valid N.I.B. Card.
Current Pay Slip or Job Letter or Termination Letter.
Birth Certificate/Affidavit or Valid Passport of child or children under the age of eighteen (18) years, and Proof of Guardianship.
Marriage certificate and similar documents of identification for spouse, as indicated above.
Divorce decree or legal separation documents to verify status.
Doctor’s letter if unable to work due to ill health.
Letter from the Fire Department confirming the fire
Proof of home ownership.
Three (3) QUOTES from stores that are vendor-ready.
For Permanent Residents (Non-Citizens)
Valid Passport.
Proof of Citizenship/Permanent Residency.
Valid Work Permit.
Birth Certificate of child or children under the age of eighteen (18) years, and proof of Guardianship.
Marriage certificate, divorce decree, or legal separation documents, where applicable.
Doctor’s letter if unable to work due to ill health.
Letter from the Fire Department confirming the fire.
Proof of home ownership.
Three (3) QUOTES from stores that are vendor-ready.
For a copy of the Food and Financial Assistance Programmes Rates click here.
Turn-around time
SSR makes contact within three (3) days of completing the application (Intake). The request is processed within (3) three weeks of contact. The client is notified by SSR of extended processing time or queries, if any SSR advises of outcome.
Deadline
Applicant can ONLY be assessed for Fire Relief Assistance once in a twelve (12) month period.
Related Fee(s)
There are NO FEES associated with this service.
For more information please contact
Department:
Department of Social Services
Address:
Sunshine Plaza, Baillou Hill Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas, P.O. Box N-1545
Tel:
+1 242 604 4200
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Quick Useful Links
The National Honours Society 2026 Call for Nominations
Budget Performance Reports
Budget Documents
Preparing Your Home and Family for a Hurricane
General Orders
Request for Expression of Interest
Hurricane Shelter Listing 2025
Install the BNEA APP
COVID-19 Frequent Asked Questions
Department of Labour’s Jobseekers Portal
Celebrate Bahamas
Load More
For Website Technical Support
Call and speak to a DICT Customer service agent.
+1 242 604 4688
Need to reach the DICT? Send us an email.
support@bahamas.gov.bs
Get in touch with our DICT support team.
get in touch
Explore frequently asked questions.
ask question
This site uses cookies to serve our services. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
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