May 31, 2024
Disaster Relief for Ontario, Orange, and Nearby Counties
On May 28, 2024, Governor Hochul announced that the US Small Business Administration (SBA) will make low-interest loans available to eligible residents and businesses affected by the July 9-10, 2023, severe weather and flooding in Ontario and Orange Counties. Under Small Business Administration (SBA) rules, the following contiguous counties are also eligible for funding: Monroe, Wayne, Seneca, Steuben, Yates, Livingston Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, and Rockland.
Immediately following last summer’s storm, the NY State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) worked with local government partners to conduct the required assessments in the impacted communities. Hochul’s initial request for funding had been denied by FEMA, making this funding an even bigger win for New Yorkers. The SBA relief loans are made possible with federal funding and can be critical assistance for those still on the road to recovery.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is July 15, 2024. The deadline to return economic injury applications is February 18, 2025.
As of Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the state has operationalized two in-person disaster loan outreach centers to help New Yorkers apply for these loans. Loan applications are also available online. HCP will keep members informed if additional in-person outreach centers are operationalized.
Eligibility
The following groups may now be eligible for SBA disaster loans:
- Homeowners: up to $500,000 to repair their primary residence.
- Homeowners and renters: up to $100,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.
- Business owners: up to $2,000,000 for replacing real property, inventories, machinery, equipment, and other physical losses.
- Businesses and non-profits: Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2,000,000 to provide necessary working capital until normal operations resume after a disaster.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers
Customer Support Representatives will be available at Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to answer questions about the SBA disaster loan program and to assist applicants with completing the application. New Yorkers may get assistance and apply in person at the locations below. Note that each center has its own operating hours and closing date.
Ontario County Safety Training Center: 2914 County Road 48, Canandaigua, NY 14424
- Open Monday- Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- The Ontario County Center will close on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 4:00 pm
Village of Highland Falls Senior Center: 15 Drew Avenue, Highland Falls, NY 10928
- Open Monday- Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
- The Highland Falls Center will close on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm
Online Applications
Use the MySBA Loan Portal to submit your application online.
Hard copy applications must be mailed to: US Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
Phone assistance is available via the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
Applicants may also email questions to the SBA Customer Service Center.
