624221 — Temporary Shelters
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & 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; and
- Halfway group homes for delinquents and ex-offenders and homes for unwed mothers are classified in
- Industry 623990, Other Residential Care Facilities.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 8322 - Individual and Family Social Services (via SIC1987:8322→NAICS1997:624221→2002:624221→2007:624221→2012:624221→2017:624221→2022:624221)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC M1FZ — OPERATION OF OTHER RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 624221 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 624221 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Temporary Shelters' under Sector 62 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 624221? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $13,500,000 for NAICS code 624221 (Temporary Shelters), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 624221? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 624221 (Temporary Shelters) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 8322 - Individual and Family Social Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 624221:
- Sector 62 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 624221 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Temporary Shelters).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.