On Sep. 25, 2025, SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to request received from California Governor's Officer of Emergency Services on Sep. 22, 2025.
SBA then made available low interest federal disaster loans to California businesses, private nonprofits (PNPs), and residents to offset physical and economic losses.
Businesses and nonprofits may apply for business physical disaster loans.
Homeowners and renters may apply for home and personal property loans.
Eligible small businesses, small agricultural coops, nurseries, and PNPs impacted by disaster related financial losses may apply for Economic injury disaster loans (EIDLs).
Deadline for physical damage applications is Nov. 24, 2025; for EIDLs Jun. 24, 2026.
On Sep. 19, CAL LEG proclaimed emergency re TCU lightning fires.
CAL LEG Governor Newsom proclaimed an emergency for recovery from TCU fires.
Authorizes Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) to provide assistance.
State personnel must act consistently with OES direction and follow instructions.
Sep. 2025 SBA Disaster Assistance
On Sep. 25, 2025, SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to request received from California Governor's Officer of Emergency Services on Sep. 22, 2025.
SBA then made available low interest federal disaster loans to California businesses, private nonprofits (PNPs), and residents to offset physical and economic losses.
Businesses and nonprofits may apply for business physical disaster loans.
Homeowners and renters may apply for home and personal property loans.
Eligible small businesses, small agricultural coops, nurseries, and PNPs impacted by disaster related financial losses may apply for Economic injury disaster loans (EIDLs).
Deadline for physical damage applications is Nov. 24, 2025; for EIDLs Jun. 24, 2026.