Low-Interest Federal Disaster Loans For Storm Victims Open In Marin County

MARIN COUNTY, CA – Residents, businesses, and private nonprofits in Marin County can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help recover from the severe storm surges, flooding, and king tides that caused an estimated $4.35 million in damage countywide in early January.

The federal assistance became available following an emergency proclamation issued by the County of Marin on Jan. 13, in response to conditions caused by the severe weather between December 31, 2025, and January 5, 2026. The storm resulted in widespread coastal and inland flooding, road closures, utility disruption, and property damage from excessive rain, high winds, storm surge and record king tides.

SBA loans are available to offset both physical and economic losses. Homeowners and renters can borrow funds to replace or repair personal property such as clothing, furniture, cars and appliances. Businesses can use the loans to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate, machinery, equipment, inventory and other business assets.

To assist community members, the SBA, in collaboration with local agencies, has scheduled the opening of three Disaster Loan Outreach Centers for in-person support and application assistance:

• Sausalito Parks & Recreation Center - 420 Litho St.: February 13 (1-7 PM), February 17-20 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Marin County Office of Emergency Management - 1600 Los Gamos Dr. #300, San Rafael: February 23 1-7 p.m., February 24-27 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Stinson Beach Community Church - 32 Belvedere Ave.: March 2 1-7 p.m., March 3-6 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

The deadline to apply for loans covering physical damage is April 6. The deadline to apply for loans covering economic injury is Nov. 3.

Those seeking relief can apply on the SBA website, call (800) 659-2955, or email the SBA customer service staff.