Hurricane Ian Update No. 30
Hillsborough County, FL (October 3, 2022) – Businesses in Hillsborough County impacted by Hurricane Ian have several options for recovery resources.
Urge businesses to start taking action Business Loss Assessment Survey so that the most useful services can be provided to aid recovery. There are also services like free disaster loan application counseling from a variety of resources.
Business Loss Assessment Survey
Florida opens Business Loss Assessment Survey Hurricane Ian on Wednesday, September 3rd. 28. Please take a moment to complete the survey. Completing the survey by as many business owners as possible can help ensure proper service is provided for recovery efforts.
SBDC in Hillsborough County, FL
The SBDC of Disaster Recovery Specialists in Hillsborough County, FL can provide confidential, free counseling to help affected businesses prepare for disaster loan applications and other post-disaster challenges. Florida SBDC Disaster Specialists work with SBA Business Loan Specialists to provide information on available resources and assist businesses with state and federal disaster loan applications.
The Florida SBDC in Hillsborough County can be reached by HCFLGov.net/FSBDC or (813) 204-9267Weekdays 8am to 5pm
Business Recovery Center
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Business Recovery Center (BRC) to provide one-on-one assistance to Florida businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian with filing disaster loan applications. SBA customer service representatives will be available to answer questions about the disaster loan program and assist business owners with their applications.
The Hillsborough County BRC is located in the Chloe Coney City Enterprise Centre, 1907 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33610. The BRC is open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm; and closed on Sundays.
SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to businesses, homeowners, tenants, and private nonprofits
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest disaster loans to Florida businesses and residents since Hurricane Ian declared a presidential disaster declaration.
Businesses and private nonprofits of any size (such as charities, churches, private universities, etc.) can borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.
For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs caused by disasters. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any tangible property damage.
Homeowners can get up to $200,000 in disaster loans to repair or replace disaster-damaged or damaged real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed personal property.
Details and applications are available at SBA Disaster Assistance Page.
The submission deadline for returning a Tangible Property Damage petition is November 2. February 28, 2022. The deadline to return financial injury claims is June 29, 2023.
Additional resources:
IRS Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Disaster Recovery Quick Guide
Florida Business Corporate Disaster Assistance Resources
Florida Disaster Fund
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For more information on Hillsborough County’s response to Hurricane Ian, visit HCFLGov.net/StaySafe and sign up for the HCFL Alert System. Additionally, you can follow Hillsborough County on Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor’s social media for updates.