ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced she has requested a Physical Disaster Declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Columbia, Rensselaer and the contiguous counties of Albany, Saratoga, Washington, Dutchess, Greene and Ulster, following a flooding event from July 28 to July 29, 2026.

“New Yorkers deserve the chance to build back better than before when their homes and their businesses are impacted by severe weather events,” Governor Hochul said. “While our state is no stranger to weather, every opportunity for support can help and we hope our federal partners will recognize the needs of our communities.”

If approved, the following groups may be eligible for low-interest SBA disaster loans:

  • Homeowners: up to $500,000 to repair their primary residence.
  • Homeowners and renters: up to $100,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.
  • Business owners: up to $2 million for the replacement of real property, inventories, machinery, equipment, and other physical losses.
  • Businesses and non-profits: Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to provide necessary working capital until normal operations resume after a disaster.
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