The U.S. Small Business Administration on Tuesday added Flagler County to the list of counties eligible for business and home disaster loans in the aftermath of Ian.
“This is great news for our businesses,” said Tourism Development Director Amy Lukasik. “There are a lot of businesses that really need this lifeline.”
Available loans fall under three categories: Business Physical Disaster Loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Home Disaster Loans.
“Though these loans are coming from the Small Business Administration, there is relief for homeowners and renters as well,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “These loans are available to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.”
Available disaster business loans:
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Business Physical Disaster Loans – Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, nonprofit organizations such