SBA Offers California Storm Victims Cheap Recovery Loans
Published Date: 2/11/2026
Notice
Summary
California businesses hit by the late December 2025 storms can now apply for special low-interest disaster loans to help recover. This includes small businesses and nonprofits in affected counties, with applications open until November 6, 2026. The loans offer a financial boost with rates as low as 3.625% to get things back on track fast!
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Low‑Interest Disaster Loans Available
If your small business or nonprofit was hurt by the late December 2025 storms, you can apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). Applications are open through November 6, 2026, and loans carry interest rates of 4.000% for businesses and small agricultural cooperatives and 3.625% for private nonprofit organizations.
Specific Counties Listed for Eligibility
The declaration identifies Primary Counties (Mono and Santa Barbara) and a set of Contiguous Counties in California (Alpine, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Tuolumne, Ventura) and Nevada (Douglas, Esmeralda, Lyon, Mineral) as adversely affected and covered by the EIDL declaration.
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