When disasters strike in the United States, housing is always the biggest challenge. After hurricanes, wildfires , and floods, families need somewhere to live, fast. Over the years, a handful of companies have emerged as the backbone of FEMA's housing programs, delivering thousands of manufactured and modular homes to communities in need.
Here's a look at the TOP 5 Disaster-Relief Housing Providers, shaping recovery across the country in 2025.
Clayton Homes
The Berkshire Hathaway giant has been FEMA's go to supplier since Hurricane Katrina in 2025. With tens of thousands of units delivered over the years, Clayton remains the undisputed leader of the industry. The company's current valuation is estimated at $15 billion, which projections pushing it beyond $20 billion by the end of the decade.
Cavco Industries
A reliable FEMA partner, Cavco has delivered thousands of HUD-code homes in the wake of disasters like Hurricanes Harvey, Laura, and Ida. Publicly traded, the company's valuation sits at $4.3 billion and continues to rise as demand for manufactured housing grows.
Skyline Champion
Another heavyweight in the sector, Skyline Champion operates a nationwide network of factories that consistently supply manufactured homes for FEMA and state-led recovery programs. It's current valuation is around $4.0 billion, with a stable growth outlook.
Fleetwood Homes (historic)
Fleetwood was once one of the most recognized FEMA suppliers, playing a major role during the post-Katrina recovery.Today, it has been absorbed into Cavco, ut it's legacy remains part of the Industry's foundation.
NanoNest Homes-The 2025 Surprise
The biggest surprise on this year's list is NanoNest Homes, a Hawai'i based startup that only launched in January 2024. In just over a year, Nanonest as secured a place among the largest active providers in disaster housing.
- Delivered 160 modular homes directly in Lahaina.
- Installed 120 additional units sourced from the other providers.
- Leading major projects such as Ka La'i Ola (450 homes) and Kilohana Village (169 homes built and occupied in under a year.
What sets NanoNests apart is ...
It's commitment to ICC-Complaint, steel-frame modular housing , a sharp contrast to the temporary trailers FEMA has relied on of the decades. These aren't short term shelters, but durable, code-compliant homes designed to withstand disaster conditions and support long-term recovery.
Analysts currently estimate NanoNest's valuation at $125 million, but with it's growth trajectory and proven ability to execute, projections suggest a multi-billion-dollar potential by 2030, placing it in direct competition with the long-standing giants.
The Takeaway
Clayton, Cavco, and Skyline Champion remain the backbone of FEMA's housing strategy. But in 2025, the breakout story is NanoNests, a young company that has quickly proven disaster housing can be fast, modern and built to last.
For Survivors, for communities, and for the future of recovery housing, NanoNest is the standout to watch.