Title 36 — Title 36 COUNTIES
97 chapters · 1,831 sections in this title.
RCW 36.165.005 Finding—2020 c 27.
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(1) The legislature finds that the efficiency and resiliency of buildings in Washington is essential for ensuring the health and safety of residents, employees, and tenants; for using water and energy more efficiently; and for economic development of our communities. Buildings in…
RCW 36.165.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Assessment" means the voluntary agreement of a property owner to allow a county to place an annual assessment on their property to repay C-PACER financing.(2) "Capital…
RCW 36.165.020 Voluntary statewide program—County participation—Program criteria, requirements, and administration.
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(1)(a) The department of commerce may establish a voluntary statewide C-PACER program that counties may choose to participate in. A county may establish a separate voluntary countywide C-PACER program, provided that it conforms to the requirements of this chapter.(b) A C-PACER pr…
RCW 36.165.030 Program application and review process.
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(1) A program must establish a C-PACER application and review process to review and evaluate project applications for C-PACER financing, and prescribe the form and manner of the application. At a minimum, an applicant must demonstrate:(a) That the project provides a benefit to th…
RCW 36.165.040 Program adoption—County requirements.
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(1) To adopt a program under this chapter, the governing body of a county must take the following actions:(a) Adopt a resolution or ordinance that includes:(i) A statement that financing qualified projects, repaid by voluntary assessments on property benefited by C-PACER improvem…
RCW 36.165.050 Recording requirements.
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(1) A county shall record each C-PACER lien in the real property records of the county in which the property is located. The lien and release shall be prepared in conformity with chapter 65.04 RCW.(2) The recording under subsection (1) of this section must contain:(a) The legal d…
RCW 36.165.060 C-PACER liens.
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(1) The C-PACER lien amount plus any interest, penalties, and charges accrued or accruing on the C-PACER lien:(a) Takes precedence over all other liens or encumbrances except a lien for taxes imposed by the state, a local government, or a junior taxing district on real property, …
RCW 36.165.070 Financing—Capital providers.
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(1) Before a capital provider may enter into a financing agreement to provide C-PACER financing of a qualified project to a record owner of any eligible property, the capital provider must receive written consent from any holder of a lien, mortgage, or security interest in the re…
RCW 36.165.080 Financing—Permitted inclusions.
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The C-PACER financing through a program established under this chapter may include:(1) The cost of materials and labor necessary for installation or modification of a qualified improvement;(2) Permit fees;(3) Inspection fees;(4) Lender's fees;(5) Program application and administr…
RCW 36.165.090 Financing—Property owner authorizations.
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The proposed C-PACER financing for a qualified project may authorize the property owner to:(1) Purchase directly the related equipment and materials for the installation or modification of a qualified improvement; and(2) Contract directly, including through lease, power purchase …
RCW 36.165.100 Prohibitions.
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A county that adopts a program and designates a program region under this chapter may not:(1) Make the issuance of a permit, license, or other authorization from the county to a person who owns property in the region contingent on the person entering into a written contract to re…
RCW 36.165.105 Exemptions from personal liability.
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The members of the governing body of a county, employees of a county, and board members, executives, and employees under this chapter are not personally liable as a result of exercising any rights or responsibilities granted under this chapter.[ 2020 c 27 s 12.]
RCW 36.165.110 Privately financed debt not enforceable by county.
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A county may not enforce any privately financed debt under this chapter. Neither the state nor any county may use public funds to fund or repay any loan between a capital provider and property owner. No section under this chapter shall be interpreted to pledge, offer, or encumber…