Temporary Shelters
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 624221 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing (1) short-term emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse and/or (2) temporary residential shelter for homeless individuals or families, runaway youth, and patients and families caught in medical crises. These establishments may operate their own shelters or may subsidize housing using existing homes, apartments, hotels, or motels.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Temporary Shelters comprises establishments providing short-term emergency shelter for abuse victims or temporary residential shelter for homeless individuals and families, runaway youth, and people in medical crises. The distinction from Other Community Housing Services lies in duration and purpose: Temporary Shelters focuses exclusively on short-term emergency and crisis accommodation, while Other Community Housing Services covers transitional housing for longer stays, home repair and construction services, and furniture provision for low-income households.