On Mar. 25, 2025, FEMA reported that renters impacted by the winter floods Feb. 15-18, 2025, may be eligible for disaster recovery assistance from FEMA and the SBA.
Renters may be eligible for Individual Assistance grants to cover disaster-related expenses such as renting new home, medical and dental, work or school equipment.
Renters experiencing loss from winter storms can also apply for an SBA disaster loan.
On Feb. 27, FEMA reported approved WV major disaster declaration.
FEMA reported President Trump approved major disaster declaration for West Virginia, relating to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, beginning Feb. 15, continuing.
Makes federal funding available to affected individuals in listed counties including grants for temporary housing, home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured losses.
Feb. 2025 SBA Expanded Relief
On Feb. 28, 2025, SBA offered relief to WV businesses, nonprofits, and residents affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides of Feb. 15.
Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans.
Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans.
Economic injury disaster loans (EIDLs) are available to eligible small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, private nonprofits that suffered financial losses.
Filing deadline for physical damage loans is Apr. 28, 2025; for EIDLs, Nov. 26, 2025.
Mar. 2025 FEMA WV Storms Renter Relief
On Mar. 25, 2025, FEMA reported that renters impacted by the winter floods Feb. 15-18, 2025, may be eligible for disaster recovery assistance from FEMA and the SBA.
Renters may be eligible for Individual Assistance grants to cover disaster-related expenses such as renting new home, medical and dental, work or school equipment.
Renters experiencing loss from winter storms can also apply for an SBA disaster loan.
