Following a strong response to the economic impact survey distributed throughout Wallowa County during August, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the State of Oregon have determined that our area experienced measurable economic impacts from the severe storms and wildfires that occurred between July 15 and August 24, 2026.
As a result, Wallowa County has been included in an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration, opening access to potential financial assistance for eligible local businesses, agricultural operations, and nonprofit organizations.
Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses, and most private nonprofit organizations that experienced economic losses related to these events may be eligible for assistance.
Physical damage is not required to qualify.
Economic impacts may include:
- Lost or reduced revenue
- Business interruption
- Reduced tourism or customer traffic
- Smoke-related impacts
- Supply chain disruptions
- Other disaster-related economic losses
Economic Injury Disaster Loans may generally be available for up to $2 million, with repayment terms of up to 30 years, depending on the applicant’s financial condition.
Interest Rates
- Businesses and small agricultural cooperatives: 4.000%
- Private nonprofit organizations: 3.625%
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2027
Businesses and organizations considering applying should begin gathering financial records such as federal tax returns, profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, monthly revenue records, payroll records, insurance information, existing debt information, and documentation showing disaster-related economic losses.
How to Apply
Apply through the MySBA Loan Portal:
https://lending.sba.gov/
For assistance, contact the SBA Disaster Customer Service Center:
Phone: 1-800-659-2955
Email: disastercustomerservice [at] sba.gov (disastercustomerservice[at]sba[dot]gov)
Wallowa County would also like to thank the businesses, organizations, and community members who responded to the August economic impact survey. Those responses helped demonstrate the extent of the economic impacts experienced locally and supported the effort to make this assistance available.
Please share this information with affected businesses, agricultural operations, tourism-related businesses, nonprofit organizations, and major employers throughout Wallowa County.