West Virginia Disaster Gets Loan Boost—Raleigh County Levels Up!
Published Date: 4/8/2025
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West Virginia’s disaster declaration just got an upgrade! Raleigh County now qualifies for both physical and economic disaster loans, while Fayette and Kanawha counties can apply for economic injury loans. If you’re affected, act fast—physical loan applications close April 28, and economic injury loans are available until November 26, 2025.
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Raleigh County Added for Disaster Loans
Raleigh County, West Virginia is now listed as a primary county eligible for both physical damage and economic injury disaster loans related to the severe storm that occurred February 15–18, 2025. Physical loan applications for this declaration must be filed by April 28, 2025, and Economic Injury (EIDL) applications are available through November 26, 2025.
Fayette and Kanawha Eligible for EIDL Only
Fayette and Kanawha Counties, West Virginia are added as contiguous counties eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) only for the disaster tied to February 15–18, 2025. EIDL applications under this declaration are available until November 26, 2025.
Loan Deadlines and How to Apply
If you want disaster loan help under this declaration, apply through the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov. The deadline to apply for physical disaster loans is April 28, 2025, and the deadline to apply for Economic Injury (EIDL) loans is November 26, 2025.
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