FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

SBA Loans for Physical Damage

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If you live in a declared disaster area and have experienced damage to your home or personal property, you may be eligible for financial assistance from SBA — even if you do not own a business. As a homeowner, renter, or personal property owner, you may apply to SBA for a loan to help you recover from a disaster.

Home and Personal Property Loans
Application Deadline: Friday, May 30th

  • 2.563% interest rate

  • Length of loan up to 30 years

  • No interest accrued for the first 12 months. 

  • No payment towards the principal due for 2 years after the first disbursement.

  • No prepayment penalty fees

Business Loans
Application Deadline: Wednesday, Oct 15th

  • 4% interest rateLength of loan up to 30 years

  • No interest accrued for the first 12 months. 

  • No payment towards the principal due for 2 years after the first disbursement.

  • No prepayment penalty fees


Apply HERE for a Small Business Administration Disaster Loan for Physical Damage.

or Call SBA at 800-659-2955 – M-F 8am – 8pm ET

Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Los Angeles County workers, business owners, and self-employed people affected by the wildfires have until Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Click here for more information.

CalFresh Awareness Month
During CalFresh Awareness Month, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services highlights the critical role CalFresh plays in supporting the health and well-being of thousands of low-income individuals and families by increasing their food-buying power to put more healthy food on their tables. Apply for CalFresh today at GetCalFresh.org or BenefitsCal.com.

PASADENA RENTAL ASSISTANCE

On March 24, the Pasadena City Council passed protections for tenants unable to pay rent due to financial hardship directly related to the Eaton Fire. If you are eligible, you may not be evicted for not paying rent that was due between January 15 and July 31, 2025. You will have an additional repayment time period of 12 months after that period to repay any accrued rental debt.

You are eligible if you:

  • Lived in a Pasadena rental unit before January 7

  • Had a 2024 household income at or below 150% of the Area Median Income.

    • Ranges from $103,125 for 1 person household to $194,400 for 8 person household (see form below for a full table)

  • Lost at least 10% of average monthly income directly because of the Eaton Fire

    • Examples: location destroyed or unusable, layoff, reduced hours, reduced pay, loss of clients who were themselves affected by the fire

  • Have tried to replace the lost income

    • Examples: applying for an Eaton Fire relief program, applying for unemployment, or looking for a new/additional job

To take advantage of this protection, you must deliver a self-certification form directly to your landlord. 

  • This must be submitted within 7 days of the rent due date. 

You can use THIS FORM.