2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

624221 Temporary Shelters

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.

Cross-References.

• 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.

2007 NAICS		2012 NAICS		2017 NAICS		Corresponding Index Entries
624221		624221		624221		Battered women's shelters
624221		624221		624221		Emergency shelters (except for victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts)
624221		624221		624221		Homeless shelters
624221		624221		624221		Runaway youth shelters
624221		624221		624221		Shelters (except for victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts), emergency
624221		624221		624221		Shelters, battered women's
624221		624221		624221		Shelters, homeless
624221		624221		624221		Shelters, runaway youth
624221		624221		624221		Shelters, temporary (e.g., battered women's, homeless, runaway youth)
624221		624221		624221		Temporary housing for families of medical patients
624221		624221		624221		Temporary shelters (e.g., battered women's, homeless, runaway youth)
624221		624221		624221		Women's shelters, battered