Support for businesses impacted by September-October flooding
Disaster assistance activated in certain LGAs and other help available
6 October, 2022
Support is available for small businesses impacted by recent flooding, including disaster recovery assistance in certain LGAs.
Assistance through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) is now available in these LGAs.
Relevant assistance under the DRFA includes:
- Small business and primary producer concessional loans of up to $130,000
- Concessional interest rate loans for not-for-profits
- Freight subsidies of up to 50 per cent for primary producers
If your business is under extreme financial stress, read more about the assistance available. If you are unable to pay the rent on your premises and are seeking relief, contact the NSW Small Business Commission.
If you need to make an insurance claim, see our Quick Guide to Making an Insurance Claim.
The Commission has also published a comprehensive small business guide to Recovering from Disaster.
For a summary of the full range of assistance available for flood and storm-affected businesses, go to our NSW small business storms and flood support page.