PACE Financing For Energy Efficiency & Solar Projects

CaliforniaFIRST is a PACE Financing (Property Assessed Clean Energy) program which allows local governments to offer 100% financing to property owners for energy efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy projects that’s repaid over time through their property taxes.

Why Choose CaliforniaFIRST?

Finance 100% of The Project Cost
Fast Approvals Over the Phone
Payments are Rolled Into Your Property Taxes

Terms: 5, 10, 15, or 20 Years

NO Credit Score Requirement
NO Out of Pocket Cost
NO Debt-to-Income Ratio Requirement
NO Income Verification
NO Dealer Fee

Who Qualifies?

Owner or Tenant Occupied buildings of 3 or fewer units in participating communities with current mortgage payments and at least 10% equity in the property.

Eligible Communities in Our Service Area:

Alameda
Albany
Berkeley
Dublin
Emeryville
Fremont
Hayward
Livermore

Newark
Oakland
Piedmont
Pleasanton
San Leandro
Union City
Unincorporated Alameda County
Fairfax

Larkspur
Novato
San Anselmo
San Rafael
Tiburon
Unincorporated Marin County
…and more. Available areas are being added all the time.

Benefits of PACE Financing

Add to The Value of Your Property
Financed Amount Won’t Appear on Credit Report
Interest is Usually Tax Deductible
Balance Usually Transfers to New Owner Upon Sale
Save Energy, Lower Utility Costs, and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint!