IT’S IMPORTANT TO SUBMIT SBA DISASTER LOAN APPLICATION
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210122/its-important-submit-sba-disaster-loan-application]


Release Date: 
January 22, 2021 

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

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

SBA 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 you to be considered for additional grants, and if you qualify for
a loan you will have that resource available if you choose to use it.

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.

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

For additional information about SBA disaster loans, the loan
application process, or for help completing the SBA application, visit
SBA’s secure website at sba.gov/disaster
[https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/PaperForms]. 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.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property
damage is MARCH 1, 2021. The deadline to return economic injury
applications is OCT. 1, 2021.

For an American Sign Language video on reasons to submit an SBA
disaster loan application, go online to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0pvfgBaA6_Q&feature=youtu.be.

For more information about Hurricane Zeta recovery in Mississippi,
visit the FEMA disaster webpage at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4576
 or the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency webpage at
https://www.msema.org/zeta/.