June 04, 2025
Bulletin No: 2025-13

Relief Programs for Arkansas and Mississippi Counties Impacted by Spring Storms

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) has activated its Disaster Relief Program (DRP) in response to the damage caused by tornadoes and severe weather that occurred in Arkansas and Mississippi on March 14 and 15, 2025 as well as storms, severe weather and flooding that occurred in Arkansas during the period from April 2 through April 22, 2025. The Bank’s Disaster Rebuilding Assistance (DRA) grant program will also be available.

DRP makes subsidized advances available to members to assist individuals and families whose homes or businesses were damaged or destroyed by a disaster event
Funds are priced below the Bank’s regular Community Investment Program rates. DRP advances are available today through December 4, 2025
Income eligibility limits are expanded to 165 percent of the area median income
Advance terms range from 3 months to 40 years
Click here for more information on the DRP or contact Member Services at 844.FHL.BANK (844.345.2265).

The following Arkansas counties are eligible for assistance related to the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 14 and 15:

Greene
Hot Spring
Independence
Izard
Jackson

Lawrence
Randolph
Sharp
Stone

The following Mississippi counties are eligible for assistance related to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred on March 14 and 15:

Covington
Grenada
Issaquena
Itawamba
Jefferson Davis
Leflore

Marion
Montgomery
Pike
Smith
Walthall

Due to the ongoing nature of the March 2025 disaster, additional counties may be added in Arkansas or Mississippi. Check the Arkansas disaster page and the Mississippi disaster page for updates.

The following Arkansas counties are eligible for assistance related to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred during the period from April 2 through April 22:

Clark
Clay
Craighead
Crittenden
Desha
Fulton
Hot Spring
Jackson

Miller
Ouachita
Pulaski
Randolph
Saline
Sharp
St. Francis
White

Due to the ongoing nature of the April 2025 disaster, additional counties may be added. Check the FEMA disaster declaration for updates.

The DRA program provides funds for the repair and rehabilitation of affected owner-occupied housing in federally declared disaster areas. The Bank will make $2 million in DRA funds available beginning September 2, 2025. For more detailed program information, including application forms, visit fhlb.com or contact Community Investment at 800.362.2944.
Sincerely,

Sanjay K. Bhasin
President and Chief Executive Officer