SBA Adds More Counties to the Georgia Disaster Declaration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the addition of more counties to the Georgia Presidential disaster declaration for Hurricane Helene, giving more businesses and residents eligibility to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loan program.

On October 15, 2024, it was announced that funds for the Disaster Loan Program have been fully expended. While no new loans can be issued until Congress appropriates additional funding, we remain committed to supporting disaster survivors. Applications will continue to be accepted and processed to ensure individuals and businesses are prepared to receive assistance once funding becomes available.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their loan applications promptly for review in anticipation of future funding.

Customer Service Representatives from the SBA are at every FEMA Disaster Recovery Center as well as its three Centers in Georgia where survivors can get help with their SBA disaster loan application. SBA’s Customer Service Representatives can answer questions, help survivors complete their disaster loan application, accept documents, and provide updates on an application’s status. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment at an SBA Business Recovery Center in advance. The hours of operation for the SBA Centers are as follows:

You can view the OFFICIAL press release and application here.