PPP Loan Data: Nevada
Paycheck Protection Program statistics for Nevada. 92,847 loans disbursed, 6,035 unforgiven and potentially subject to enforcement.
High Enforcement Risk0.8% of national total
Avg: $109,856 per loan
$663M outstanding
93.5% forgiveness rate
PPP Program Overview: Nevada
Between April 2020 and May 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration disbursed 92,847 Paycheck Protection Program loans in Nevada, totaling $10.2B. These loans supported approximately 812K jobs across the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of these loans, 86,812 (93.5%) were fully forgiven. However, 6,035 loans totaling $663M remain unforgiven and are potentially subject to SBA collection, Treasury offset, or DOJ enforcement action.
This state has above-average DOJ PPP enforcement activity and SBA OIG investigations.
Enforcement Risk in Nevada
Nevada is one of the highest-priority states for DOJ PPP enforcement. The combination of high loan volume, large average loan sizes, and active SBA OIG field offices makes borrowers in this state particularly vulnerable to audits, investigations, and False Claims Act actions. Multiple qui tam (whistleblower) cases have been filed in Nevada federal courts.
The False Claims Act statute of limitations extends through 2030-2031 for PPP loans. This means new enforcement actions can still be initiated against Nevada borrowers for several more years. The 6,035 unforgiven loans in Nevada represent the most immediate enforcement targets.
Nevada vs. National Average
Frequently Asked Questions: PPP in Nevada
How many PPP loans were issued in Nevada?
Nevada received 92,847 PPP loans totaling $10.2B between April 2020 and May 2021. The average loan size was $109,856, supporting approximately 812K jobs.
How many PPP loans in Nevada were not forgiven?
Approximately 6,035 PPP loans in Nevada (6.5% of total) were not forgiven, representing $663M in outstanding obligations. These borrowers may face Treasury collection actions or SBA enforcement.
What is the PPP audit risk level in Nevada?
Nevada is classified as "High" enforcement risk. This state has above-average DOJ PPP enforcement activity and SBA OIG investigations. Borrowers in Nevada 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 Nevada 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. Nevada 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.