Business Resources
SBA disaster loans are available to homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes in areas covered by a disaster.
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration and online application DR-4879-TX was declared on July 6, 2025.
LiftFund grants and 0% interest loans are available to individuals in the community affected by the flood.
SBA, FEMA, LiftFund Representatives are currently assisting with applications IN PERSON AT:
First Baptist Church,
625 Washington Street
AND
LJ Vineyards (formerly Bridget’s Basket)
1551 Texas Highway 39, Hunt, TX 78024
Regular hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
The Kerrville Area Rebuilding & Recovery Fund is dedicated to supporting the long-term rebuilding efforts of the Kerrville Area. While immediate needs are being addressed, this fund will remain in place to assist businesses with the ongoing recovery and restoration in the months to come.
Unemployment Benefits
Individuals affected by flooding during the July 4 disaster can apply for Unemployment benefits online by clicking here or by calling TWC at (800) 939-6631 between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Applications for DUA benefits under this declaration must be submitted by September 4, 2025.
Onsite Personal assistance is available at Kerrville Career Center at 1700 Sidney Baker St #500 from 7 am - 7 pm daily.
1099 workers are currently eligible for unemployment benefits .
Were you affected by the floods?
Please fill out this needs assessment survey. The results will go towards helping the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and local nonprofits assess need, advocate for more resources, and direct individuals into nonprofit assistance as it becomes available. Your participation will allow us to advocate for more resources for our community and strengthen recovery efforts. This isn’t an application for assistance, but you can opt-in to receive text messages about available new resources and assistance as they become available
The STAR Fund was created solely with monetary donations from private individuals and entities to fund disaster recovery efforts. STAR Fund money may be used to assist farmers, ranchers and agribusiness owners in rebuilding fences, restoring operations and paying for other agricultural disaster relief.
To qualify, the applicant’s county must be in included in either a declaration of disaster by the Governor of Texas or a declaration of agricultural emergency by the Texas Commissioner of Agriculture. For this disaster the following counties are eligible: Bandera, Bexar, Burnet, Caldwell, Coke, Comal, Concho, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Reeves, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties.
Please visit the link here to review eligibility and to access the online application or request a paper copy at grants@TexasAgriculture.gov. Applications are due November 4, 2025 by 11:59pm.
