Water & Wastewater · A guide for public agencies
Start construction now. Let the federal and state loans catch up.
01 · The problem
USDA, State Revolving Fund and WIFIA loans offer low rates, but they often fund at or after completion. Agencies need capital to build in the meantime.
02 · How it works
- We review the project, the program you are pursuing, and your rate base.
- CalMuni PFA issues short-term notes to fund construction.
- When the USDA, SRF or WIFIA loan closes, it repays the notes.
- Where long-term market financing is the better fit, CalMuni PFA issues revenue bonds instead.
03 · What you get
- Construction funded on your schedule.
- Repayment from utility revenues, not the general fund.
- Every financing competed among banks, institutional investors or underwriters.
- Pooling for smaller agencies, with no cross-liability.
04 · What it takes
- Free CalMuni PFA membership, with no obligation to finance.
- Project scope and budget, three years of audited financials, and your current rate study.
05 · Questions
- Do we need a funding commitment first?
- No, but it helps. We can structure around a program application in progress.
- Does this affect our general fund?
- No. Repayment comes from utility revenues.
06 · Your contact
Reach the Authority team through the Contact page at calmunipfa.com/contact.
