NAICS 624221: Temporary Shelters
Temporary Shelters is NAICS code 624221. A business is small under it with $13.5 million or less in average annual receipts. 2 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $13.5 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 2
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $74.4 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 20%
- Small businesses registered
- 830
Open federal contracts for temporary shelters
- Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Contracted Emergency Residential Services (CERS) Emergency Housing for San Joaquin County, CA
Due in 14 daysOct 19, 2026
- Emergency Residential and Case Management Services- VA New Jersey Health Care System- Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program
Due in 88 daysDec 31, 2026
What NAICS 624221 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 624221:
- Battered women's shelters
- Emergency shelters (except for victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts)
- Homeless shelters
- Runaway youth shelters
- Shelters (except for victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts), emergency
- Shelters, battered women's
- Temporary housing for families of medical patients
- Temporary shelters (e.g., battered women's, homeless, runaway youth)
- Women's shelters, battered
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 624221
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 624221, your business must have $13.5 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys temporary shelters
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 624221 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $231.2 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $948,924 |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | $378,006 |
| Department of the Army | $305,917 |
| U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement | $285,989 |
| Small Business Administration | $163,842 |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $151,347 |
| Forest Service | $137,020 |
Open notices right now come from Department of Veterans Affairs (2).
Set-asides on open 624221 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 2
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
830 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 624221, most of them in Texas (112), Florida (91), California (84), Georgia (60) and Virginia (41). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 624221 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $68.7 million |
| FY2025 | $72.6 million |
| FY2026 | $74.4 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $18.2 million |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 624210 Community Food Services
- 624229 Other Community Housing Services
- 624230 Emergency and Other Relief Services
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 624221?
624221 is the 2022 NAICS code for Temporary Shelters. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as battered women's shelters, emergency shelters (except for victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts), homeless shelters under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 624221?
$13.5 million or less in average annual receipts. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for temporary shelters?
Yes. 2 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 624221 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $74.4 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 624221 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA, SAM.gov, the Census Bureau or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.