C-PACE Financing in Oregon

PACE Equity Finance funds C-PACE loans in Portland, Beaverton, Bend, and other cities in Oregon

C-PACE is a state-enabled financing tool that directs private capital toward sustainable building improvements. Its repayment through the tax bill makes it easier to integrate efficiency and resiliency measures into modern commercial projects. The PropertyFit program in Multnomah County is administered by the Portland Development Commission. Other municipalities in Oregon have adopted C-PACE to encourage efficiency and conservation and meet climate action goals.

C-PACE Status: Active Program
Max Term: 30 years
Max LTV: 35%
Refinance Availability: 3-year lookback

Explore PACE Equity Finance’s tailored C-PACE capital solutions across hundreds of projects.

Oregon C-PACE Program

Oregon’s C-PACE programs are primarily administered at the county level. Administrators include Deschutes County C-PACE, PropertyFit for Portland and Multnomah County, and Washington County PACE. Energy improvements made in Portland and Multnomah County must be 5% over code for new constructions and major renovations. Qualifying improvements for PACE Equity Finance financing in Oregon include energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and seismic rehabilitation improvements.

Oregon C-PACE Financing Parameters

Property Types

Multifamily, Senior Housing, Industrial, Hospitality, Retail, Office, Storage

Eligible Projects

Renovation, Redevelopment, Refinance, New Construction, Renewable Energy

Term

Up to 30 years.

Amortization

Fully amortized over the term.

Interest Rate

Fixed rate over the term; spread over a 10-year UST.

Capitalized Interest

No payments during the construction period.

Recourse

Non-recourse, completion guarantee (on New Construction and major redevelopment).

Repayment

Paid through an annual or semi-annual tax assessment on the property.

Prepayment

Prepayable at any time, subject to step-down prepayment premium. No lockout.

LTV

Up to 35% property value.

DSCR

1.10 – 1.30 at stabilization.

Funding Time

Construction, Mid-Construction, Refinance — up to 3 years after completion.

C-PACE Financing Case Studies

SkyRidge Resort
$63.3 Million
Deer Valley, UT
  • Hospitality
  • New Construction
  • Refinance / Recapitalization
SIXTY DC Hotel
$22.5 Million
Washington, D.C.
  • Hospitality
  • Redevelopment
  • Refinance / Recapitalization
Meadow Valley
$25 Million
Traverse City, MI
  • Senior Housing
  • New Construction