NC Helene Victims Get Extra Time for Disaster Loans

2025-02741, HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Programs; Correction

The SBA fixed some small but important mistakes in its recent HUBZone and small business program rules to make things clearer and fairer. These corrections affect small businesses using HUBZone and other SBA programs, especially around size protests and financial reporting. The fixes take effect on February 18, 2025, helping businesses avoid confusion and unnecessary paperwork.

2026-20667, Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of West Virginia

West Virginia’s disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding in July 2026 just got an upgrade! The deadline to apply for physical damage loans is now extended to October 17, 2026, giving folks more time to get help. Economic injury loan applications are open until May 3, 2027, so businesses have plenty of runway to recover and rebuild.

2026-20544, Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the State of Ohio

Ohio got hit hard by storms, tornadoes, floods, and landslides from August 10-22, 2026, and the President declared it a major disaster on October 2. People and businesses in several counties can now apply for low-interest disaster loans to help fix damage or recover lost income. You’ve got until December 1, 2026, for physical damage loans and July 2, 2027, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!

2026-20548, Administrative Disaster Declaration of a Rural Area for the State of Missouri

Missouri’s rural areas in Crawford and Reynolds counties got hit hard by storms, winds, and flooding in July 2026. The government declared a disaster, opening the door for low-interest loans to help homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits recover. You’ve got until December 1, 2026, to apply for physical damage loans and until July 6, 2027, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!

2026-20399, Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of Oregon

Oregon businesses hit by severe storms and wildfires from mid-July to late August 2026 can now apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help recover. The SBA opened applications on October 1, 2026, with a deadline to apply by July 1, 2027. Low-interest loans are available for small businesses and nonprofits in affected counties across Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.

2026-20472, Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Connecticut

Connecticut got hit hard by storms and flash floods on September 13, 2026, and the government just declared it a disaster area. This means people and businesses in Fairfield and nearby counties can apply for low-interest disaster loans to help fix damage or cover lost income. You’ve got until December 1, 2026, to apply for physical damage loans and until July 2, 2027, for economic injury loans—so don’t wait!

Previous: 2025-02297, Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Alaska

A major disaster was declared for parts of Alaska after severe storms and flooding hit from October 20-23, 2024. Non-profit groups in the Bering Strait and Northwest Arctic areas can now apply for low-interest disaster loans to help recover. Physical damage loan applications are due by March 31, 2025, and economic injury loans by October 31, 2025.

Next: 2025-02299, Mattresses From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Expedited Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order

The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep the special tax on mattresses imported from China because stopping it could lead to unfair low prices again. This affects mattress makers and workers in the U.S. who want a fair market. The decision took effect on February 6, 2025, helping protect American jobs and businesses from cheap imports.