05/08/2026
Cook County residents and businesses impacted by the July 25 - 28, 2025 storms and flooding now have access to federal recovery assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration, making low-interest disaster loans available to help cover damages not paid for by insurance.
Who can apply:
• Homeowners and renters (repairs, personal property losses)
• Businesses and certain nonprofits (physical damage and economic losses)
Loan amounts:
• Up to $500,000 for home repairs
• Up to $100,000 for personal property
•Up to $2 million for businesses
Deadlines:
• Physical damage: June 22, 2026
• Economic injury (businesses): Jan. 25, 2027
Apply in person at Disaster Loan Outreach Centers:
Through May 12 Village of Bedford Park
6701 S. Archer Road Bedford Park, IL 60501
Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Through May 16 Ald. William E. Hall, Ward 6
8541 S. State St.
Mon- Fri: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m. – noon
Ald. Ronnie L. Mosley, Ward 21
10801 S. Halsted St.
Mon: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Tues – Thurs: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Fri: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ald. Silvana Tabares Office, Ward 23
3954 W. 63rd St. Chicago, IL 60629
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
You can also apply online at sba.gov/disaster or call (800) 659-2955.
Even if you’ve already reported damage, you must apply directly with SBA to be considered. We encourage all eligible residents and businesses to take advantage of this opportunity for recovery support.
