Federal assistance is available for Californians affected by the East Oakland Apartment Fire

Federal assistance is available for Californians affected by the East Oakland Apartment Fire

Low interest disaster loans are available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the East Oakland Apartment Fire on Sept. 25, 2026.

What types of Disaster Loans are Available?

• Business Physical Disaster Loans

• Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

Businesses and nonprofits may be eligible to 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 may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property such as: clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances.

The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Stanislaus counties.

What are the Credit Requirements: 

• Credit history acceptable by SBA

Loan details include: 

• Interest rates as low as 3.625% for nonprofits and 4.00% for businesses

• No payments due for the first 12 months, and no interest accrual during that period

How to Apply: 

Applicants can apply or get more information by:

• Calling: SBA Customer Service: (800) 659-2955

Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Alameda County

Oakland Public Library – Melrose Branch

4805 Foothills Blvd.

Oakland, CA 94601

Hours: Monday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m

Friday, noon to 5:30 p.m.

Closed: Wednesday, Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day

Center Closes on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Deadlines for Applications: 

Physical Damage: December 28, 2026

Economic Injury: July 27, 2027

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