California PACE Financing

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Congratulations, California property owners! You live in a state that supports property tax solar financing.

How does California’s financing work?

California allows counties and municipalities to set up loans for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements to be paid back through property tax payments over a 20-year period. The loans carry a fixed interest rate and stay with the house–so if you move, the next tenant continues to pay for the loan through property taxes. That means you don’t have to worry about paying for panels on a house that you don’t live in anymore.

That sounds great! How is California able to do this?

Thanks to California’s Streets and Highways Code 5898.10, counties and municipalities can set up their own loan programs.

Is the solar financing program available now?

So far, eleven cities and counties in California have taken advantage of this opportunity, and others are sure to follow. Keep your eye out for more locations popping up in the near future!

Alameda County, CA	San Diego, CA	Santa Monica, CA
Berkeley, CA	San Francisco, CA	Solana Beach, CA
Los Angeles County, CA	Santa Barbara, CA	Sonoma County, CA
Palm Desert, CA	Santa Cruz, CA

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