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The Covid-19 crisis continues to create unprecedented challenges for individuals, families, communities, and businesses. SCORE attempts to keep you informed about resources, changes in the law, and other relevant updates. Please check back frequently for new information!   

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

• Effective starting April 2, 2020
• Department of Labor: Families First Act Explained and Q&A
• SCORE SB: Summary of the new regulations and what they may mean for your business

​Loan and Economic Stress Relief Options

• Santa Barbara County was declared an affected disaster area on March 18, 2020
  • https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Home and Personal Property Loans

• If you are in a declared disaster area and are the victim of a
  disaster, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the SBA, even if you don’t own a business.
  • https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form-5c-disaster-home-loan-application

Business Physical Disaster Loans

• Any business or organization located in a declared disaster area that incurred damage during the disaster may apply for a loan to help replace or restore damaged property.
  • https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance

Economic Injury Disaster Loans

• If you are in a declared disaster area and have suffered economic
  injury regardless of physical damage, you may qualify for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).
  • https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/

Military Reservists Economic Injury Loans

• If you have an essential employee who is a military reservist called to active duty, SBA provides loans to help eligible small businesses with operating expenses.
  • https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1502

Moratoriums on Evictions in Santa Barbara County

• Santa Barbara City and County Take Action to Halt Tenant Eviction