LA City Small Business Emergency Microloan Program

The City is providing a microloan to eligible businesses registered with the City of Los Angeles’ Office of Finance.

Apply online here.

Key Terms

  • Loan limits - $5,000 to $20,000

  • Interest rate - 0% to 3%, depending on length and payment terms

  • Terms - 18 months to 5 years

  • Must use as working capital only.

  • No loan fees, no administrative fees, no application fees, no prepayment penalty.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Registered with the City of Los Angeles’ Office of Finance prior to March 1, 2020.

  • Primary business operations must be physically located in a commercial-use building within City of Los Angeles boundaries.

  • Business owners must have reasonable and responsible credit history. No bankruptcies and debt write-offs in the prior 12 months.

  • Businesses must show that they had sufficient cash flow prior to the COVID-19 outbreak.

  • All business owners who hold 20% or more ownership must personally guarantee the loan.

Required Documents

  • Business tax return (1 year, if available)

  • Interim business financial statement

  • Personal financial statement

  • Personal tax returns (1 year)

  • Bank statements (3 months)

  • Itemized budget for funds (if requested).