The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for businesses, nonprofit organizations, residents, and tribal nations affected by severe flooding in Gila County, Arizona. The relief measures include Business Physical Disaster Loans, Home and Personal Property Loans, and Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
In addition to Gila County, the disaster loan program is open to those in Coconino, Graham, Maricopa, Navajo, Pinal, and Yavapai counties. SBA customer service representatives are available at the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce at 1360 N. Broad St., Globe, AZ 85501. Assistance will be provided Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST.
Those interested can schedule an in-person appointment or apply online for SBA loans through the agency’s website or by contacting their Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. The deadline for physical damage applications is December 9, 2025; economic injury applications are due by July 10, 2026.
Further information on loan types and application details can be found on the SBA’s press release.
Eli Crane is currently serving in the U.S. Congress as the representative for Arizona’s 2nd district after replacing Tom O’Halleran in 2023. Crane was born in Tucson in 1980 and now resides in Oro Valley.
