SBA Disburses Over $1.5 Million in Disaster Relief to Texans Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has disbursed over $1.5 million in disaster relief to Texans affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning July 2, 2025. In the first month following the disaster, the SBA has approved over $8 million in federal disaster loans for residents, homeowners, renters, private nonprofits, and business owners. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler emphasized the agency's commitment to supporting the Texas Hill Country community, with over 50 staff members serving on the ground across a dozen field offices.

Key Takeaways:

  • The SBA has disbursed over $1.5 million in disaster relief to Texans impacted by severe storms and flooding.
  • In the first month following the disaster, the SBA has approved over $8 million in federal disaster loans for residents, homeowners, renters, private nonprofits, and business owners.
  • The SBA has deployed over 50 staff members across a dozen field offices to support the recovery efforts.
  • Businesses and private nonprofits may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.
  • Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances.
  • Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.
  • Texans affected by the recent flooding can apply for assistance online at sba.gov/disaster.
  • The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is September 4, 2025.

Statistics:

  • $1.5 million in disaster relief disbursed to Texans impacted by severe storms and flooding.
  • $8 million in federal disaster loans approved in the first month following the disaster.
  • Over 50 SBA staff members deployed across a dozen field offices to support recovery efforts.
  • $2 million available for businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.
  • $100,000 available for homeowners and renters to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances.
  • $500,000 available for homeowners to replace or repair their primary residence.
  • April 6, 2026, is the deadline to return economic injury applications.

Sources:

  • United States Small Business Administration
  • sba.gov/disaster
  • disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
  • 800-659-2955 (SBA Customer Service Center)