The US Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster assistance for Wisconsin businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by the severe storms. Per the SBA press release, the declaration covers primary Wisconsin counties of Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha; which are eligible for both Physical damage loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA EIDLs: Dodge, Fond Du Lac, Jefferson, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan and Walworth.
Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.
Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Milwaukee County to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help individuals complete their application. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at appointment.sba.gov.
The BRC hours of operation are listed below.
Business Recovery Center (BRC)
Milwaukee County
Extension Milwaukee County
Summit Place
6737 W Washington St
West Allis, WI 53214
Opening: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Individual Assistance Also Available
On September 11th, 2025, President Trump approved Governor Evers’ request for a major disaster declaration for Individual Assistance. This means that federal disaster assistance is available to counties impacted by the August storms and flash flooding. This includes individuals who are in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Washington counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and families recover from the effects of the disaster. Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Washington counties will be operating Disaster Recovery Centers in coordination with WEM and FEMA to provide disaster survivors assistance and information for available recovery programs. Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, or by calling the FEMA at 800-621-FEMA (3362). Please share that with anyone you know who was affected.
