Idaho Winds Whack Counties: Disaster Loans Open for Recovery
Published Date: 4/21/2026
Notice
Summary
A major disaster was declared for parts of Idaho after strong winds hit in December 2025, affecting several counties and nonprofit groups. This declaration opens the door for public assistance and low-interest disaster loans to help with repairs and economic recovery. If you’re in the affected areas, you have until June 10, 2026, to apply for physical damage loans and until January 7, 2027, for economic injury loans.
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Low‑Interest SBA Disaster Loans for Nonprofits
Private nonprofit organizations that provide essential governmental services in the declared area may apply for SBA disaster loans. The notice lists a 3.625% interest rate for both physical damage and economic injury loans; physical damage loan applications are due by June 10, 2026, and economic injury (EIDL) loan applications are due by January 7, 2027.
Public Assistance Declaration for Idaho Counties
A Presidential major disaster declaration (FEMA-4905-DR) for public assistance only was issued April 7, 2026 for damage from straight-line winds during December 16–18, 2025. The declaration names primary counties (Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Shoshone) and makes public assistance available to those areas.
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