Washington Storms Trigger Presidential Aid Lifeline
Published Date: 4/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The President declared a major disaster for Washington state due to severe storms, flooding, and landslides that hit in December 2025. This means public assistance and disaster loans are now available to help affected counties and tribal areas recover. If you need help, you can apply for loans by June 10, 2026, or for economic injury loans by January 7, 2027.
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Major Disaster Declared for Washington
The President declared a major disaster for the State of Washington on April 7, 2026, covering damage from December 5, 2025 through December 19, 2025. That declaration makes public assistance and SBA disaster loans available to help the affected areas recover under FEMA-4906-DR.
Loan Application Deadlines and Portal
You can apply for physical disaster loans through the MySBA Loan Portal by June 10, 2026, and for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) by January 7, 2027. Visit https://lending.sba.gov to apply or contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955.
Counties and Tribal Areas Eligible Listed
The notice lists the primary counties and many tribal areas in Washington that the declaration found to be adversely affected, including King, Pierce, Snohomish, Whatcom, Yakima, and others, plus named tribal nations. Those listed areas are eligible for the specified assistance and loans.
Nonprofits Can Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
Private non-profit organizations that provide essential governmental services may file applications for SBA disaster loans. They can apply online through the MySBA Loan Portal or at locally announced locations.
SBA Loan Interest Rate for Nonprofits
The notice sets the interest rate at 3.625% for eligible private non-profit organizations for both physical damage loans and economic injury loans. This rate applies whether or not the organization has credit available elsewhere, per the published table.
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