Eligible homeowners may borrow up to $200,000 for home repair or replacement of primary residences. Eligible homeowners and renters may borrow up to $40,000 to replace disaster-damaged or destroyed personal property. Businesses of all sizes can qualify for up to $2 million in low-interest loans to help cover physical damage. Small businesses and most private … Continued
Survivors referred to the Small Business Administration must apply with SBA even if they feel they cannot afford or do not want a loan in order to receive some FEMA assistance. Whether a loan is wanted or not, the SBA loan application may trigger additional grant assistance through FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance (ONA) program, administered … Continued
To check the status of your application you need to create an account first. To create an account: Click Check Your Status on the Home page or from the Get Assistance tab. Click Create Account. Detailed instructions can be found under How do I create an account? If you already have an account: Click Check Your Status on the Home page or from the Get Assistance tab. Log in … Continued
When a federal disaster is declared, the SBA is authorized to offer low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes (including landlords), private nonprofit organizations, and to individual homeowners and renters who have sustained damage in Sonoma County.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest disaster loans to businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters. Survivors of the California wildfires may have questions about the SBA. SBA disaster loans are the primary source of federal long-term disaster recovery funds for disaster damage not fully covered by insurance or other compensation. SBA’s Office of … Continued
Disaster SNAP can help with food expenses. With the fire disaster in Sonoma County, soon are now able to apply for Disaster CalFresh, an additional food benefit for victims of disasters. To get Disaster SNAP you must go to your local County Welfare office by Tuesday, October 31. You’ll receive a card within 3-days and … Continued
A grant from the FEMA Individual and Households Program does not have to be repaid. Loans from the Small Business Administration must be repaid. Be sure you understand the repayment rules for loans before you take out a loan. Find more information on FEMA’s site FEMA Grants vs. Loans.
