Housing Disaster Related Assistance Applications
Small Business Administration Assistance
Apply now: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
For help with your application contact the Customer Service Center: 1-800-659-2955 (If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services ) or email [email protected].
U.S. Small Business Administration Fact Sheet – Disaster Loans
It’s Important to Submit an SBA Loan Application:
FEMA may refer survivors of Hurricane Ian to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) with information on how to apply for a disaster loan. Homeowners, renters, business owners and certain nonprofits may be eligible. It’s important to submit the loan application as soon as possible.
If your application is approved, you are not obligated to accept an SBA loan but failure to return the application may disqualify you from other possible financial assistance from FEMA and State of Florida. Please see the News Release below.
It’s Important to Submit an SBA Loan Application (English)
It’s Important to Submit an SBA Loan Application (Spanish)
If you are located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA ) . Please see the FLORIDA Declaration 17644 & 17645 (Disaster: FL-00178 ) Incident: HURRICANE IAN fact sheet below.
FLORIDA Declaration 17644 & 17645 (Disaster: FL-00178 ) Incident: HURRICANE IAN Fact Sheet
Homeowner’s and Renters Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters
Cleaning up after a flood can pose health risks. You and your family should wait to re-enter your home until professionals tell you it is safe, with no structural, electrical or other hazards. Please see the link below for a guide on information for cleaning up after a disaster.
Homeowner’s and Renters Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters
Understanding Your FEMA Claim Letter
Hurricane Ian survivors who applied for assistance from FEMA will receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email. Please read below for instructions on how to understand the FEMA letter.
Understanding Your FEMA Claim Letter DR-4673 (FL)
Resources for Residents
Emergency Operations Center (Non Emergency Line): 1-863-773-6373
American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767
FEMA Disaster Relief: 1-800-621-3362
United Way: Dial 211
SendMeMissions: 1-863-800-9654
Hardee Help Center: 1-863-733-0034