Colorado's Aspen Acres Fire Triggers Federal Disaster Loan Deadline
Published Date: 10/19/2026
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Summary
Colorado’s Aspen Acres Fire has been officially declared a disaster, helping folks in Custer, Pueblo, and nearby counties get disaster loans. Homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits can apply for low-interest loans to fix damage or cover economic losses. Act fast—physical damage loans must be requested by December 14, 2026, and economic injury loans by July 14, 2027.
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Disaster Loans for Homeowners
If you are a homeowner in the declared area, you can apply for SBA physical disaster loans to repair damage from the Aspen Acres Fire. Physical damage loans must be requested by December 14, 2026. Interest rates are 5.750% for homeowners with credit available elsewhere and 2.875% for homeowners without credit available elsewhere.
Physical Damage Loans for Businesses and Nonprofits
Small businesses and private non-profit organizations in the declared area may apply for SBA physical disaster loans to repair property damage. Physical loan applications are due by December 14, 2026. Interest rates listed are 8.000% for businesses with credit available elsewhere and 4.000% for businesses without credit available elsewhere; private non-profits are shown at 3.625%.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Available
Businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and private non-profit organizations in the declared area may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). EIDL applications must be submitted by July 14, 2027. Interest rates shown are 4.000% for businesses and small agricultural cooperatives without credit available elsewhere and 3.625% for private non-profits without credit available elsewhere.
Who Is Eligible — Listed Counties
The declaration names Primary Counties Custer and Pueblo, and contiguous Colorado counties Crowley, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Las Animas, Lincoln, Otero, and Saguache as adversely affected and eligible to apply for SBA disaster loans related to the Aspen Acres Fire.
How to Apply and Contact Information
You can apply for disaster assistance online at the MySBA Loan Portal (https://lending.sba.gov) or in person at locally announced locations. For assistance contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955 or email [email protected]; if deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 for relay services.
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