SBA Adds San Juan County to Washington Storm Disaster List
Published Date: 2/27/2026
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Summary
The Small Business Administration updated its disaster declaration for Washington state after the severe winter storms in December 2025. Now, San Juan County is officially included as affected, meaning residents and businesses there can apply for disaster loans. Physical loan applications are due by April 27, 2026, and economic injury loans by November 24, 2026.
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San Juan County Eligible for SBA Loans
San Juan County, Washington, was added to the SBA disaster declaration for the severe winter storms that occurred December 5–25, 2025. If you are a resident or business in San Juan County, you can apply for SBA disaster loans (physical damage and Economic Injury) through the MySBA Loan Portal; physical loan applications are due April 27, 2026, and EIDL applications are due November 24, 2026.
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