Economic development and small business investment ideas
Summary
A federal SBA disaster recovery officer told the council that homeowners, renters, and small businesses affected by a declared disaster in Humboldt County can apply for below-market disaster loans.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Below-market-rate federal loans available to affected residents and businesses.
Homeowners, renters, and small businesses recovering from the declared disaster.
None identified; general fund absorbs the waived fees.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Jul 7, 2026
Council wants a Fort Bragg-style program waiving business license, zoning clearance and minor use permit fees (up to $3,000) for small locally owned startups with 10 or fewer employees — excluding short-term rentals. Details and a funding cap return with the fee schedule.
City Council - Joint Special City Council and Finance Advisory Board Meeting - May 26, 2026
Councilmembers Castellano and Fernandez suggested ways to grow the local economy to help close the budget gap — small business startup incentives like Fort Bragg's fee waivers, cottage industry analysis, tourism and Halvorsen Park programming, and financing districts.
City Council - Mar 3, 2026
A federal SBA disaster recovery officer told the council that homeowners, renters, and small businesses affected by a declared disaster in Humboldt County can apply for below-market disaster loans.
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