Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 36.165 · 13 active provisions
(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 r…
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, the…
(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 managed efficiently and t…
(1) A program must establish a C-PACER application and review process to review and evaluate project applications for C-PACER financing, and prescribe the form and manner of the application. At a minimum, an applicant must demonstrate:(a) That the project provides a benefit to the public, in the form of energy or water…
(1) To adopt a program under this chapter, the governing body of a county must take the following actions:(a) Adopt a resolution or ordinance that includes:(i) A statement that financing qualified projects, repaid by voluntary assessments on property benefited by C-PACER improvements, is in the public interest for safe…
(1) A county shall record each C-PACER lien in the real property records of the county in which the property is located. The lien and release shall be prepared in conformity with chapter 65.04 RCW.(2) The recording under subsection (1) of this section must contain:(a) The legal description of the eligible property;(b)…
(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 shall have priorit…
(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 may partic…
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 e…
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, fo…
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 of a qualified project…
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.
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, or encumber the full faith and credit of a local go…