6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) collecting, preparing, and delivering food for the needy; (2) providing short-term emergency shelter, temporary residential shelter, transitional housing, volunteer construction or repair of low-cost housing, and/or repair of homes for individuals or families in need; or (3) providing food, shelter, clothing, medical relief, resettlement, and counseling to victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts (e.g., wars).
Where 6242 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
- >62 Health Care and Social Assistance
- >>624 Social Assistance
- >>>6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services
- >>>6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services
Subcategories of 6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services
- 62421Community Food Services
See industry description for 624210.
- 62422Community Housing Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of the following community housing services: (1) short-term emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse; (2) temporary residential shelter for the homeless, runaway youths, and patients and families caught in medical crises; (3) transitional housing for low-income individuals and families; (4) volunteer construction or repair of low-cost housing, in partnership with the homeowner who may assist in construction or repair work; and (5) repair of homes for elderly or disabled homeowners. These establishments may operate their own shelter, they may subsidize housing using existing homes, apartments, hotels, or motels, or they may require a low-cost mortgage or work (sweat) equity. Cross-References.
- 62423Emergency and Other Relief Services
See industry description for 624230.
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 6242?
- NAICS 2022 6242 is "Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services". This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) collecting, preparing, and delivering food for the needy; (2) providing short-term emergency shelter, temporary residential shelter, transitional housing, volunteer construction or repair of low-cost housing, and/or repair of homes for individuals or families in need; or (3) providing food, shelter, clothing, medical relief, resettlement, and counseling to victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts (e.g., wars).
- What does NAICS 2022 6242 include?
- 6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services contains 3 direct subcategories: 62421 Community Food Services; 62422 Community Housing Services; 62423 Emergency and Other Relief Services.
- What is the parent category of 6242?
- 6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services sits under 6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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