ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it has extended the deadline for survivors in Cook County of the severe storms and flooding in Illinois to file their applications for disaster loan assistance. Cook County residents now have until Feb. 9, to apply for federal disaster loans for physical damages that occurred from Sept. 17-18, 2023.
SBA’s Customer Service Representatives at the Business Recovery Centers below will assist business owners complete their disaster loan application, accept documents for existing applications, and provide status on loan applications. The Centers will operate as indicated until further notice:
COOK COUNTY
Business Recovery Center
Oak Forest Municipal Complex
15440 South Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
Mondays – Fridays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed on Saturday and Sunday
COOK COUNTY
Business Recovery Center
SBA District Office
332 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60604
Mondays – Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed on Sunday
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register at DisasterAssistance.gov.
or download the FEMA mobile app. If online or mobile access is unavailable, applicants should call the
FEMA toll-free helpline at 800-621-3362. Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services should call
800-621-3362.
Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 6592955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Feb. 9, 2024.
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.