SBA opens centers across RGV

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral)  — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of recovery centers across the Rio Grande Valley to assist residents impacted by the floods that occurred in March.

SBA customer service representatives started assisting with the disaster loan application process on May 30.

SBA loans help Valley community recover from March flood

Applicants are encouraged to bring the following documents to help their process:

• Driver's License
• Tax Return documents
• Any documentation of damages (pictures, videos or receipts)

Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans. They may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery, 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. This includes clothing, furniture, cars and appliances.

Additionally, homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

Full list of FEMA recovery centers across the Valley

The following offices are located at:

Hidalgo County
Valley Metro Transit Center
Boardroom 510 S. Pleasantview Dr. Weslaco, TX 78596
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

Cameron County
Harlingen Chamber of Commerce
311 E. Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday

Applicants may also call SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

People who are hearing impaired or have a speech disability can contact 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to request disaster loan applications is July 21.

Applications can be submitted online.