U.S. Small Business Administration representatives will be available at the Tempe Public Library starting Tuesday to help residents or business owners whose properties were damaged following the microburst last month.
Applicants can visit the Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Tempe to get help from SBA representatives.
Businesses and nonprofits can borrow up to $2 million for repairs and replacements.
Homeowners and renters can borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair their personal property and $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.
Interest rates are about 4% for businesses and nonprofits and 3% for homeowners and renters.
Loan applications can be found on SBA’s website.
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In Tempe, a microburst and thunderstorm on Oct. 13, 2025, dropped about a half-inch of rain within 10 minutes, according to the National Weather Service.
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Damage from a microburst in Tempe on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
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In Tempe, a microburst and thunderstorm on Oct. 13, 2025, dropped about a half-inch of rain within 10 minutes, according to the National Weather Service.
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Storm damage on University Drive in Tempe on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
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In Tempe, a microburst and thunderstorm on Oct. 13, 2025, dropped about a half-inch of rain within 10 minutes, according to the National Weather Service.
Ryan Glazar/KJZZ
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In Tempe, a microburst and thunderstorm on Oct. 13, 2025, dropped about a half-inch of rain within 10 minutes, according to the National Weather Service.
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In Tempe, a microburst and thunderstorm on Oct. 13, 2025, dropped about a half-inch of rain within 10 minutes, according to the National Weather Service.
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Damage from a microburst in Tempe on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
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In Tempe, a microburst and thunderstorm on Oct. 13, 2025, dropped about a half-inch of rain within 10 minutes, according to the National Weather Service.
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In Tempe, a microburst and thunderstorm on Oct. 13, 2025, dropped about a half-inch of rain within 10 minutes, according to the National Weather Service.
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Flooding in Tempe on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
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Damage at the Phoenix Zoo after a microburst on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
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Damage at the Phoenix Zoo after a microburst on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
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Damage at the Phoenix Zoo after a microburst on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
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Damage at the Phoenix Zoo after a microburst on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
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