IT’S IMPORTANT TO SUBMIT SBA LOAN APPLICATION
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20201014/es-importante-presentar-la-solicitud-de-prestamo-de-la-sba]


Release Date: 
Oktòb 14, 2020 

PENSACOLA, FLA. – After you apply for disaster assistance from FEMA,
you may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
If you are referred to SBA, you should submit an SBA disaster loan
application.

If your application is approved, you are not obligated to accept an
SBA disaster loan but failure to submit the application may disqualify
you from other possible FEMA assistance, such as disaster-related car
repairs, essential household items and other expenses.

SBA disaster loans are the largest source of federal disaster recovery
funds for survivors.  In planning your recovery, give yourself the
widest possible set of options. Submitting the application makes it
possible for homeowners and renters to be considered for additional
FEMA grants, and if you qualify for a loan you will have that resource
available for disaster repair needs.

Applicants may apply online using SBA’s secure website at
https://DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/
[https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/] or they may email
FOCE-Help@SBA.gov for more information on SBA’s disaster assistance
program.

For businesses, SBA is operating two Business Recovery Centers at East
Pensacola Heights Clubhouse, 3208 E. Gonzalez St., Pensacola, FL
32503; and Bridgeway Center, Building C, 205 Shell Ave., Fort Walton
Beach, FL 32548. Business owners can meet with SBA representatives and
get help applying for SBA’s low-interest disaster loans. Hours are 8
a.m.-8 p.m. daily.

For additional information about SBA disaster loans, the loan
application process, or for help completing the SBA application, visit
SBA’s secure website at https://DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/
[https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/]. Applicants may also call
SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster
assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call
800-877-8339.

Businesses may borrow up to $2 million for any combination of property
damage or working capital. Homeowners may borrow up to $200,000 from
SBA to repair or replace their primary residence. Homeowners and
renters may borrow up to $40,000 to repair or replace personal
property.

The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is DEC.
1, 2020. The deadline to return working capital applications is JULY
2, 2021.

For more information about Hurricane Sally recovery in Florida, visit
the FEMA disaster webpage at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4564 or the
Florida Division of Emergency Management webpage at
https://www.floridadisaster.org/info/.