Matt Arlyn

Disaster Recovery Policy Leader & Housing Resilience Expert

Guiding Communities from Crisis to Stability
with Proven Federal Recovery Solutions


Matt Arlyn is a nationally recognized leader in disaster recovery and housing policy, with over 15 years of experience guiding states through complex post-disaster recovery efforts. Known for transforming underperforming programs into nationally ranked operations, he has consulted for Louisiana, Texas, Puerto Rico, California, and beyond—developing federal fund strategies that support long-term housing, infrastructure, and economic recovery. Matt brings unmatched expertise in HUD compliance, policy creation, and community development to every engagement.

He has authored key manuals used by HUD for post-disaster housing construction and led two separate state agencies in recovery leadership roles. His work on the state of North Carolina’s U.S. Treasury-funded Emergency Rental Assistance Program helped over 100,000 households and became a national model for fraud prevention, speed, and efficiency. Today, Matt continues to shape recovery policy at the state and federal level with integrity, technical precision, and measurable impact. Learn more about Matt here.