624221

Temporary Shelters

Health Care and Social Assistance › Social Assistance › Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services

SBA Size Standard

$13.5M average annual receipts

Revenue-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

62

Sector

Health Care and Social Assistance

624

Subsector

Social Assistance

6242

Industry Group

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services

624221

National Industry (This Code)

Temporary Shelters

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
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.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

$13.5M average annual receipts

Measurement Period

3-year average

Standard Type

Revenue-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 624221

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Establishments primarily engaged in providing emergency shelter for victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts are classified in Industry 624230, Emergency and Other Relief Services; and
Halfway group homes for delinquents and ex-offenders and homes for unwed mothers are classified in Industry 623990, Other Residential Care Facilities.

How to Use NAICS 624221 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 624221Temporary Shelters — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $13.5M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 624221.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 624221?

NAICS code 624221 is 'Temporary Shelters', classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance sector (NAICS 62). 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 reside

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 624221?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 624221 (Temporary Shelters) as one with $13.5M average annual receipts. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 624221 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 624221 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 624221 (Temporary Shelters) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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Source: GSA PSC Manual April 2025

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