Governor Kim Reynolds announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted her request to provide assistance in the form of low-interest disaster loans for eight counties impacted by severe storms, heavy rain, and flash flooding between July 2 and 4, 2026.
Homeowners, renters, businesses, and most nonprofit organizations in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Polk, Story, and Warren Counties whose property was damaged or destroyed by this disaster can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA. Additionally, small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and most private, nonprofit organizations impacted by the severe weather will be eligible to apply for working capital loans.
Disaster loan applications can be submitted online at lending.sba.gov or in person at designated assistance centers. For details on center hours and locations, visit the Iowa Disaster Recovery website. Applicants may also contact the SBA Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955, or email [email protected] for additional information. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability can access telecommunications relay services by dialing 7-1-1. The deadline to apply for physical damage is September 21, 2026. The deadline to apply for economic injury is April 23, 2027.