Oregon Storms Spark SBA Loans for Struggling Businesses and Nonprofits
Published Date: 10/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Oregon businesses hit by severe storms and wildfires from mid-July to late August 2026 can now apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help recover. The SBA opened applications on October 1, 2026, with a deadline to apply by July 1, 2027. Low-interest loans are available for small businesses and nonprofits in affected counties across Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.
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Low‑Interest EIDLs for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and private nonprofit organizations in the designated disaster areas may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. The notice lists interest rates of 4.000% for businesses and small agricultural cooperatives without credit available elsewhere, and 3.625% for private nonprofit organizations without credit available elsewhere.
Specific Counties Designated as Eligible
The declaration names primary Oregon counties as Baker, Clackamas, Deschutes, Grant, Umatilla, Wallowa, Wasco, and Wheeler. It also designates numerous contiguous counties in Oregon (Crook, Gilliam, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Sherman, Union, Washington, Yamhill), Idaho (Adams, Idaho, Nez Perce, Washington), and Washington (Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Garfield, Klickitat, Walla Walla) as adversely affected for EIDL purposes.
Application Window and How to Apply
Applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans opened on October 1, 2026 and must be submitted by July 1, 2027. You can apply online at the MySBA Loan Portal (https://lending.sba.gov), apply in person at locally announced locations, or contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY via 7-1-1) or by the published email for help.
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