April 11 is the last day to register for disaster assistance for both disasters. Registration is the necessary first step to apply for grants, loans and other assistance. Victims are encouraged not to wait until insurance claims have been settled before registering. The sooner people register, the sooner they find out if they qualify for assistance. This money is given as grants to rent temporary housing or perform essential repairs to make homes livable.
Assistance is available for both renters and homeowners.
Homeowners and renters who have registered for state and federal assistance need to complete and return their SBA loan applications. The IFG program is a safety net and is available only for applicants who have serious needs which cannot be met from any other source. This includes 8,630 inspections for homes damaged by the January-February 1996 floods. Inspections are needed to verify damages and determine appropriate assistance for each applicant. All but Kitsap County also are eligible for public assistance, which provides funds to help replace and repair infrastructure for cities, counties, districts and certain private non-profit entities which provide essential services.