Cowlitz Economic Development Council:
News

Dear Business and Community Leaders,

I’m excited to step into my new role as Account Executive with Impact Washington, supporting manufacturers and community partners across Southwest Washington and the Peninsula region. If we haven’t had a chance to meet yet, I look forward to connecting soon—and if we have, thank you for the warm welcome.

Please see the information below regarding SBA disaster loan relief, which may be helpful to share within your communities. The SBA press release is available here.

Eligible homeowners, renters, small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations—including faith-based organizations— impacted by financial losses directly related to this disaster may apply for disaster loan and economic injury relief.

 

Note: SBA disaster loans are not available to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.

 

MySBA Loan Portal

 

Disaster Details

• Date Declared: 02/24/2026

• Disaster #: WA-20025

• Type of Damage: Floods

• Dates of Incident: 12/05/2025 – 12/22/2025

 

Application Deadlines

• Physical Damage Due Date: 04/27/2026

• Economic Injury Due Date: 11/24/2026

 

Primary Counties: King, Lewis, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom

 

Contiguous Counties: Chelan, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Kitsap, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skamania, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Yakima

More information and applications are available through the MySBA Loan Portal.

 

Homeowners/Renters

• Up to $100,000 to replace personal property (furniture, vehicles, appliances, etc.).

• Up to $500,000 to repair or replace a primary residence.

 

Small Businesses

• Up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged real estate, equipment, inventory, or other assets.

 

The U.S. Small Business Administration Seattle District Office can also help connect applicants with resources and guidance.

 

Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.