Planning and Design Loans cover costs incurred in the planning and design phase of a proposed water infrastructure project. These loans have 0 percent interest for up to three years and require no initiation or servicing fees. In addition, there is no minimum or maximum loan amount. Eligible costs include engineering fees, archaeological surveys, environmental or geological studies, and costs related to project plan preparation and submission. The loans may be rolled into a State Revolving Fund (SRF) construction loan or can be repaid when permanent financing is committed. The project planning and design costs must be directly related to the proposed wastewater, storm water or drinking water projects.

Besides communities and counties, qualified entities include regional sewer/water districts, conservancy districts and water authorities eligible for water pollution control and drinking water SRF loans. Also, private and not-for-profit facilities eligible for drinking water SRF loans may apply for Planning and Design Loans.

Planning & Design Loan Brochure
Planning & Design Loans Closed in FY07

Clean Water/Drinking Water Planning & Design Loan Application
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