Fire Loss FEMA Funding and SBA Loan Deadline is December 11
FEMA and SBA Deadline to Register for Assistance cannot be extended. DEADLINE: December 11, 2017. APPLY even if you have insurance!
Whether people need the funding now, or in 18 months for rental assistance, child care, medical expenses, etc. there is a firm cap of $34,000 per household for renters as well as homeowners. The Small Business Administration (SBA) loan deadline for businesses impacted by the fire is the same - December 11, 2017. APPLY even if you have insurance!
FEMA assistance is for those directly impacted by fires: https://www.fema.gov/individual-disaster-assistance# FEMA Disaster Assistance can help support your recovery from a major disaster. If you're ready to apply now for disaster assistance or would like more information on the types of assistance available please visit disasterassistance.gov.
Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest loans include businessesindirectly affected by the fires. Some applications for disaster assistance require you to also submit an SBA application before we can determine your eligibility for assistance. Learn more about the home and property disaster loan application.
FEMA assistance
What if I Have Insurance?
You will have up to 12 months from the date you registered with FEMA to submit insurance information for review. We cannot provide money to individuals or households for losses already covered by insurance.
If you have not already contacted your insurance agent to file a claim, please do this as soon as possible. Failure to file a claim with your insurance company may affect your eligibility for assistance. After filing a claim, if any of the following situations occur, we may be able to provide some assistance:
What Does Individual Assistance Cover?
While some housing assistance funds are available through our Individuals and Households Program, most disaster assistance from the Federal government is in the form of low interest disaster loans administered by the Small Business Administration. The Individuals and Households Program Unified Guidance is a single, comprehensive reference containing policy statements and conditions of eligibility for all forms of Individuals and Households Program (IHP) assistance
The following can be provided through the Individuals and Households Program:
Housing Needs
Other Needs
Assistance is available for necessary expenses and serious needs caused by the disaster. This includes:
