- Supports design and other pre-construction work that can save money on utility bills and enhance the value of projects
- Pre-development loans allow you to get a jump-start on designs for energy-efficiency projects
- Property owners select and manage their own service professional(s) for DC Green Bank Pre-Development Loans
- Get a head start on DC’s Building Efficiency Performance Standards
Product
Pre-Development Loans
Loans to Help You Plan Incredible Projects
DC Green Bank’s Pre-Development Energy Loans are simple lines of credit that fund customized design of energy improvements for new and existing commercial, nonprofit-owned, and multifamily properties.
Program Benefits
Pre-Development Loan Quick Facts
- DC Green Bank finances up to 75% of qualified project costs
- Loan amounts up to $250,000*
- Loan terms up to 24 months
- Interest only payments
* For pre-development loans over $250,000, the terms and conditions on this page are subject to change.
Qualified Uses for Pre-Development Loan Funds
- Energy audits and benchmarking
- Green charrettes
- Design
- Engineering
- Bidding work
- Other reasonable energy-related pre-development costs
Target Properties
- Multifamily residential properties
- Community-based nonprofit organization buildings
Reach out to our Investment Team at investments@dcgreenbank.com to get on the road to affordable pre-development financing.