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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

Program: 
Green Loan Fund
Eligibility: 

At a minimum, projects must follow ENERGY STAR® guidelines for residential development, including being certified as either ENERGY STAR® Qualified New Homes (for new construction) or follow guidelines from U.S. Green Building Council or Home Performance with ENERGY STAR guidelines (for rehabs).

Use: 
  • Predeveloping financing - to help pay the cost of predevelopment activities, including but not limted to green planning and preparation, consultant fees, etc.
  • Construction/Mini-Perm financing - to help pay the costs of critical green features at risk of elimination from the development plan due to budget pressures
Amount: 

Varies

Timeframe: 
Year-Round
Type: 
Loan
Additional Contact Information: 

Contact Madeline Fraser-Cook, Director of LISC's Green Development Center at mfcook@lisc.org.

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