C-PACE Financing in Colorado

PACE Equity Finance funds C-PACE loans in Denver and other cities in Colorado

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a financing solution offering fixed-rate, non-recourse private capital with up to a 25-year amortization. Available for recapitalization, retrofits, and developments, repayment is made through a non-accelerating property tax assessment on the property which is transferable upon sale or prepayable at any time.

C-PACE Status: Active Program
Max Term: 25 years
Max LTV: 35%
Refinance Availability: 3-year lookback

$11.6 million downtown Denver office recapitalization post-completion. Denver, Colorado.

Colorado C-PACE

The Colorado C-PACE Program, administered by Sustainable Real Estate Solutions, enables C-PACE financing across the state. The majority of Colorado counties have opted-in to the C-PACE program. Eligible financing amounts are determined by a Total Eligible Construction Costs (TECC) calculations. Projects that meet or exceed 2021 IECC are eligible for proceeds up to 35% TECC.

Colorado 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 25 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.

Colorado C-PACE Financing Case Studies

All Inn Hotel
$7 Million
Denver, Colorado
  • Hospitality
  • Redevelopment