Disaster relief · Massachusetts
Disaster declarations and IRS tax relief in Massachusetts
FEMA lists 1 federal disaster declaration for Massachusetts since October 30, 2024 (1 major disaster); it does not include FEMA individual assistance.
Disaster declarations and tax relief
The IRS has published no disaster tax relief notice for Massachusetts in 2025 or 2026.
Latest FEMA declaration: DR-4919-MA (Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm), declared June 30, 2026.
Official notices, not advice. This page reports what FEMA and the IRS have published. Whether a postponed deadline or a FEMA program applies to you depends on where you live or do business and on your situation: check with the IRS or a tax professional, and apply for FEMA help only through DisasterAssistance.gov, FEMA's official site.
FEMA declarations in Massachusetts
Every federal declaration since October 30, 2024, newest first. "Areas" is the number of counties and other areas FEMA designated.
| Declaration | Type | Incident period | Declared | Programs | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4919-MA Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm | Major disaster Winter Storm | Feb 22, 2026 – Feb 23, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 1 |
Tribal and statewide areas in FEMA declarations
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (DR-4919-MA)
Official links
- DisasterAssistance.gov: FEMA's official site to apply for individual assistance or check an application.
- IRS: Tax relief in disaster situations, the list of every IRS disaster notice, and the IRS FAQs for disaster victims.
Flood insurance in Massachusetts: NFIP home policies cost a median $1,407 a year (34,220 homes insured on August 31, 2026). Most homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. See flood insurance costs in Massachusetts.