Help to rebuild from Lilac fire

Residents impacted by the Lilac fire may now apply for federal disaster assistance.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has three loans available. Application deadlines are March 16 for loans involving physical damage and Oct. 15 for loans involving economic injury. Business Physical Disaster Loans help businesses repair disaster damaged property. Economic Injury Disaster Loans provide working capital to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses, and most private non-profits. Lastly, Home Disaster Loans help homeowners or renters repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.

Terms are for a maximum of 30 years for loans up to $ 2 million, and rates range from 1.75% for home loans to 3.385% for business and small agricultural cooperatives.

To apply, first register with FEMA at: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ and then to apply for an SBA loan online, go to: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela

You may also apply in person by visiting the Disaster Recovery Center at Bonsall Community Center, 31505 Old River Road. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and has Spanish speaking staff.

Mailed loan applications may be sent to: U.S. Small Business Administration Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

Feel free to contact my office at (760) 480-7570 with any questions or concerns.