SBA Offers Disaster Aid for Dec. Storm Damage

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  The Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened disaster assistance applications“The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to Washington businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the 2025 Severe Winter Storms occurring Dec. 5-22, 2025.”
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  Disaster assistance applications are for businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by the December 2025 storm in WenatcheeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Applications are available online at SBA.gov/disaster“To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster.”
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  Applications can be submitted by calling 1-800-659-2955“Additional information and details on the location of disaster recovery centers is available by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955. To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance.”
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  The deadline for submitting applications is September 15, 2026“The deadline to return physical damage applications is April 27. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Nov. 24.”
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  Residents and businesses impacted by the December storm can now access federal aid“The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to Washington businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the 2025 Severe Winter Storms occurring Dec. 5-22, 2025.”
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  Federal aid covers repair and replacement costs for damage to primary residences“Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.”
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  Federal aid covers repair and replacement costs for damage to personal property“Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances.”
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  Federal aid covers repair and replacement costs for damage to business assets“Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.”