C-PACE Financing in Massachusetts

PACE Equity Finance funds C-PACE loans in Boston and other cities in Massachusetts

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) provides long-term, fixed-rate, non-recourse private capital with amortization periods up to 20 years. It supports recapitalizations, building upgrades, and new developments, with repayment made through a non-accelerating property tax assessment that transfers on sale or can be prepaid at any point.

C-PACE Status: Active Program
Max Term: 20 years
Max LTV: 35%
Refinance Availability: 3-year lookback

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

C-PACE Massachusetts

PACE Massachusetts is administered by Mass Development. C-PACE financing amounts are determined by the Total Eligible Construction Costs (TECC) method, with higher funding limits for projects that incorporate higher energy efficiency standards. Specialized Code has been adopted in 58 communities in Massachusetts, including BostonIn these municipalities, any new multi-unit residential building over 12,000 square feet must meet Passive House energy efficiency standards. PACE Equity Finance offers focused low rates for passive house programs.

Massachusetts 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 20 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