PA Storms Get Official Fed Disaster Nod: Yawn-Worthy Bureaucracy Alert
Published Date: 8/5/2026
Notice
Summary
This is notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania dated July 30, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
SBA disaster loans open to affected counties
If you live or run a business in the listed affected counties (Primary: Philadelphia; Contiguous PA: Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery; Contiguous NJ: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester), you may apply for SBA disaster loans online at https://lending.sba.gov or in person. The deadline to apply for Physical Damage loans is September 28, 2026, and the Economic Injury (EIDL) loan application deadline is April 30, 2027. For help, contact the SBA disaster assistance center at 1-800-659-2955 or email [email protected].
Specified interest rates for disaster loans
The notice sets the interest rates for disaster loans: Physical damage—Homeowners with credit available elsewhere: 5.750%; Homeowners without credit available elsewhere: 2.875%; Businesses with credit available elsewhere: 8.000%; Businesses without credit available elsewhere: 4.000%; Private non-profits with or without credit available elsewhere: 3.625%. Economic injury—Businesses and small agricultural cooperatives without credit available elsewhere: 4.000%; Private non-profits without credit available elsewhere: 3.625%.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-15874, Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the State of Illinois
This is notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the state of Illinois dated July 30, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms and Tornadoes.
2026-15870, Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes (FEMA- 4914-DR), dated May 29, 2026. Incident: Severe Winter Storm and Straight-line Winds.
2026-15871, Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the Crow Tribe of Montana
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Crow Tribe of Montana (FEMA-4915-DR), dated May 29, 2026. Incident: Severe Winter Storm and Straight-line Winds.
2026-15869, Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
This is notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania dated July 31, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms.
2026-15468, Small Business Investment Company Licensing and Examination Fees Inflation Adjustment
Starting October 1, 2026, the Small Business Administration is raising the fees for licensing and checking Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) to keep up with inflation. This means SBIC applicants and current SBICs will pay a bit more for their fees until mid-2027. If you’re involved with SBICs, get ready for these updated costs that help keep the program running smoothly!
2026-15278, Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested members of the public an additional 30 days to provide comments on the proposed collection of information.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-15866, Information Collection: Land Exchanges
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the USDA Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the extension without revision of a currently approved information collection, Land Exchanges.
Next: 2026-15869, Administrative Declaration of an Economic Injury Disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
This is notice of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania dated July 31, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms.