NAICS Code 624221 — Temporary Shelters
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 2 national industries under 62422 (Community Housing Services).
| Code | 624221 |
|---|---|
| Title | Temporary Shelters |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $13.5 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
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.
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Is a business under 624221 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 624221 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $13.5 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 624221 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance |
| Subsector | 624 | Social Assistance |
| Industry Group | 6242 | Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services |
| NAICS Industry | 62422 | Community Housing Services |
| National Industry | 624221 | Temporary Shelters |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
8322 | Individual and Family Social Services |
Related National Industry codes
624229— Other Community Housing Services
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.