Federal Assistance Available: SBA Offering Low Interest Disaster Loans for 2026 early January storm, tidal flooding and King Tides

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Federal assistance is available for Californians affected by the 2026 Early January Storm, Tidal Flooding and King Tides.  

Low interest disaster loans are available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the storm, flooding and King Tides from December 31, 2025 – January 28, 2026. 

What types of Disaster Loans are Available? 

  • Business Physical Disaster Loans 
  • Home Disaster Loans 
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) 

Businesses and nonprofits may be eligible to borrow up to $2 million to repair, or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. 

Homeowners and renters may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property such as: clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. 

The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Siskiyou and Trinity counties. 

What are the Credit Requirements: 

  • Credit history acceptable by SBA 
  • Ability to repay loans 

Loan details include: 

  • Terms of up to 30 years 
  • Interest rates as low as 3.625% for nonprofits and 4.00% for businesses 
  • No payments due for the first 12 months, and no interest accrual during that period 

How to Apply: 

Applicants can apply or get more information by: 

  • Calling SBA Customer Service: (800) 659-2955 
  • In person: 

 Disaster Loan Outreach Center 

Humboldt Grange #501 

5845 Humboldt Hill Rd.  

Eureka, CA 95503 

Opens: Monday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. 

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Closed: Monday, Feb. 16 for President’s Day 

Deadlines for Applications: 

  • Physical Damage: April 6, 2026 
  • Economic Injury: November 3, 2026