Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under OMB Review
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the...
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested members of the public an additional 30 days to provide comments on the proposed collection of information.
DATES:
Submit comments on or before August 19, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Written comments and recommendations for this information collection request should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Find this particular information collection request by selecting “Small Business Administration”; “Currently Under Review,” then select the “Only Show ICR for Public Comment” checkbox. This information collection can be identified by title and/or OMB Control Number.
The Disaster Loan Program is an SBA financing program authorized under the Small Business Act of 1953, 15 U.S.C. 636et seq.
SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters. SBA's information collection approved under OMB Control Number 3245-0018 supports the ongoing administration of the Disaster Loan Program and currently includes SBA Form 5C, Disaster Home Loan Application. Revisions to this collection include recent regulatory updates and ensure alignment with Executive Order 14168. Also, updates were made to required data fields, consent language, and applicant instructions to improve clarity and enhance uniform guidance across all methods of application submission.
Solicitation of Public Comments
Comments may be submitted on (a) whether the collection of information is necessary for the agency to properly perform its functions; (b) whether the burden estimates are accurate; (c) whether there are ways to minimize the burden, including through the use of automated techniques or other forms of information technology; and (d) whether there are ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information.
OMB Control 3245-0018.
Title:
Disaster Home Loan Application.
Description of Respondents:
Disaster survivors seeking disaster loan assistance.