By SBA’s own count, its old downtown Washington office hosted just 2 events in 2025 and saw fewer than 5 walk-in visitors looking for help. The agency’s union says moving offices like that one to the suburbs will cost something harder to replace, which is experienced staff.
On October 20, 2026, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), which represents about 700 Small Business Administration (SBA) workers, asked Congress to stop the moves. The letter went to the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Small Business Committees.
Many owners visit SBA district offices for help with loan questions, referrals to counselors, or government contracting. When an office moves from a downtown near transit to a suburban office park, getting there usually means driving.
Where the offices are going
AFGE lists 4 moves that are already announced or planned.
- Boston to Southborough, Massachusetts
- Washington, D.C., to Herndon, Virginia
- Atlanta to Marietta, Georgia
- Denver to Englewood, Colorado
The Washington move is already done. On March 23, 2026, SBA said its district office now sits at 13221 Woodland Park Road in Herndon, with free parking. Parking near the old downtown office could cost up to $25 a day.
“Relocating our Washington Metro Area District Office to Herndon, Virginia is a commonsense step,” SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said in the agency’s announcement.
The union’s case against the moves
In its release, AFGE warns that the moves could “prompt exodus of experienced workers.” It wants Congress to pause the moves until SBA publishes a full impact assessment and talks with the employees affected.
The union says SBA has not released any public analysis of how the moves affect costs, staff retention, or public access. AFGE also says offices in New York, Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and San Francisco could be next. None of those moves has been confirmed.
The fight goes back to March 2025. That month, Loeffler announced plans to move regional offices out of Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Seattle, citing local immigration policies.
If you rely on a local SBA office, check the SBA office directory before you go. Call ahead to confirm the address, hours, and whether you need an appointment.
SBA’s partners, such as Small Business Development Centers and SCORE volunteer mentors, may be closer to you. You can find them through SBA’s local assistance tool.
The Small Business Committees now have to decide whether to ask SBA for the cost and staffing numbers the union says are missing. Until then, SBA’s own address list is the best way to keep track of where its offices are.
