36.165.110 – Privately financed debt not enforceable by county.
RCW 36.165.110 Privately financed debt not enforceable by county. A county may not enforce any privately financed debt under this chapter. Neither the state nor any county may use public funds to fund or repay any loan between a capital provider and property owner. No section under this chapter shall be interpreted to pledge, offer, […]
36.165.060 – C-PACER liens.
RCW 36.165.060 C-PACER liens. (1) The C-PACER lien amount plus any interest, penalties, and charges accrued or accruing on the C-PACER lien: (a) Takes precedence over all other liens or encumbrances except a lien for taxes imposed by the state, a local government, or a junior taxing district on real property, which liens for taxes […]
36.165.070 – Financing—Capital providers.
RCW 36.165.070 Financing—Capital providers. (1) Before a capital provider may enter into a financing agreement to provide C-PACER financing of a qualified project to a record owner of any eligible property, the capital provider must receive written consent from any holder of a lien, mortgage, or security interest in the real property that the property […]
36.165.080 – Financing—Permitted inclusions.
RCW 36.165.080 Financing—Permitted inclusions. The C-PACER financing through a program established under this chapter may include: (1) The cost of materials and labor necessary for installation or modification of a qualified improvement; (2) Permit fees; (3) Inspection fees; (4) Lender’s fees; (5) Program application and administrative fees; (6) Project development and engineering fees; (7) Third-party […]
36.165.090 – Financing—Property owner authorizations.
RCW 36.165.090 Financing—Property owner authorizations. The proposed C-PACER financing for a qualified project may authorize the property owner to: (1) Purchase directly the related equipment and materials for the installation or modification of a qualified improvement; and (2) Contract directly, including through lease, power purchase agreement, or other service contract, for the installation or modification […]
36.165.100 – Prohibitions.
RCW 36.165.100 Prohibitions. A county that adopts a program and designates a program region under this chapter may not: (1) Make the issuance of a permit, license, or other authorization from the county to a person who owns property in the region contingent on the person entering into a written contract to repay the financing […]
36.165.105 – Exemptions from personal liability.
RCW 36.165.105 Exemptions from personal liability. The members of the governing body of a county, employees of a county, and board members, executives, and employees under this chapter are not personally liable as a result of exercising any rights or responsibilities granted under this chapter. [ 2020 c 27 § 12.]
36.165.005 – Finding—2020 c 27.
RCW 36.165.005 Finding—2020 c 27. (1) The legislature finds that the efficiency and resiliency of buildings in Washington is essential for ensuring the health and safety of residents, employees, and tenants; for using water and energy more efficiently; and for economic development of our communities. Buildings in Washington have significant needs for resiliency retrofits, including […]
36.165.010 – Definitions.
RCW 36.165.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Assessment” means the voluntary agreement of a property owner to allow a county to place an annual assessment on their property to repay C-PACER financing. (2) “Capital provider” means any private entity, their designee, successor, and […]
36.165.020 – Voluntary statewide program—County participation—Program criteria, requirements, and administration.
RCW 36.165.020 Voluntary statewide program—County participation—Program criteria, requirements, and administration. (1)(a) The department of commerce may establish a voluntary statewide C-PACER program that counties may choose to participate in. A county may establish a separate voluntary countywide C-PACER program, provided that it conforms to the requirements of this chapter. (b) A C-PACER program shall be […]