news release

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that Indian River County has been approved for SBA Disaster Loan Assistance.

The SBA offers disaster assistance in the form of low interest loans to businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters located in regions affected by declared disasters.  SBA also provides eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations with working capital to help overcome the economic injury associated with a declared disaster. See the attached Fact Sheet.

Indian River County has been approved for Economic Injury Loans Only.  See the attached FL 17644 Disaster Declaration Amendment.  This approval does not include Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans.  See attached FL 17644 Disaster Declaration Amendment #2.

Affected businesses can apply online here:

Or via phone: (800) 659-2955

Or obtain information by email at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov