PPP Loan Data: District of Columbia
Paycheck Protection Program statistics for District of Columbia. 28,156 loans disbursed, 1,182 unforgiven and potentially subject to enforcement.
Standard Enforcement Risk0.2% of national total
Avg: $170,460 per loan
$202M outstanding
95.8% forgiveness rate
PPP Program Overview: District of Columbia
Between April 2020 and May 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration disbursed 28,156 Paycheck Protection Program loans in District of Columbia, totaling $4.8B. These loans supported approximately 312K jobs across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of these loans, 26,974 (95.8%) were fully forgiven. However, 1,182 loans totaling $202M remain unforgiven and are potentially subject to SBA collection, Treasury offset, or DOJ enforcement action.
This state has standard-level PPP enforcement activity.
Enforcement Risk in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has standard-level PPP enforcement activity. While enforcement is less concentrated here than in major metropolitan states, the DOJ PPP Strike Force operates nationally. Any borrower with an unforgiven loan or application discrepancies remains at risk regardless of geographic location.
The False Claims Act statute of limitations extends through 2030-2031 for PPP loans. This means new enforcement actions can still be initiated against District of Columbia borrowers for several more years. The 1,182 unforgiven loans in District of Columbia represent the most immediate enforcement targets.
District of Columbia vs. National Average
Frequently Asked Questions: PPP in District of Columbia
How many PPP loans were issued in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia received 28,156 PPP loans totaling $4.8B between April 2020 and May 2021. The average loan size was $170,460, supporting approximately 312K jobs.
How many PPP loans in District of Columbia were not forgiven?
Approximately 1,182 PPP loans in District of Columbia (4.2% of total) were not forgiven, representing $202M in outstanding obligations. These borrowers may face Treasury collection actions or SBA enforcement.
What is the PPP audit risk level in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia is classified as "Standard" enforcement risk. This state has standard-level PPP enforcement activity. Borrowers in District of Columbia with unforgiven loans or discrepancies in their applications should be aware of ongoing DOJ and SBA OIG enforcement activity.
Can I still face a PPP audit in District of Columbia in 2026?
Yes. The False Claims Act has a 6-10 year statute of limitations. Since PPP loans were issued in 2020-2021, enforcement actions can continue through 2030-2031. District of Columbia borrowers remain at risk regardless of whether their loan was forgiven.
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Data Sources: U.S. Small Business Administration PPP Data Reports, PandemicOversight.gov, U.S. Treasury Department. Data reflects the full PPP program period (April 2020 – May 2021). Last updated May 2026.