Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

City of Lauderhill - Revolving Loan Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Loan Program
Implementing Sector:
Local
State:
Florida
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics, Clothes Washers, Dishwasher, Refrigerators/Freezers, Air conditioners, Other EE, Tankless Water Heater
Website:
http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov/news-events/interest-free-loans
Maximum Loan:
$2,500
Loan Term:
no more than 2 years; zero interest
Administrator:
City of Lauderhill
Applicable Sectors:
Residential
Last Updated:
07/21/2020

Summary

The City of Lauderhill offers insterst free loans for EnergyStar appliances through a municipal revolving loan program. Loans from $400 to $2,000 are available to homeowners purchasing new Energy Star certified appliances from eligible retailers. Tankless water heaters, solar photovoltaic systems and solar water heating systems are also eligible for the loan program. Loan funds have a 1 or 2 year repayment plan. Eligibility will be determined within 10 business days.

Loan funds are made payable directly to the retailer within a week of the time the final loan documents are signed. A check will be made payable to retailer, must have quote or invoice from retailer with name of retailer and address. For Solar Powered Systems, the check will be made payable to the contractor with a 10% holdback. The holdback check will be released upon submittal of a Completion Certificate signed by both the borrower and the contractor and copies of all required city permits (if applicable). Any costs in excess of the contractors bid/quote will be the customer’s responsibility.

Loan applications are available through the program web site.