brownfields revolving loan fund

What is a Brownfield?

Idled, abandoned, or under-utilized properties where redevelopment may be complicated by the presence or perceived presence of contamination​.

Projects are eligible for application once the owner has submitted an approved clean-up plan through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's (CDPHE) Voluntary Clean-up Program.​

​​​​​​Benefits

By using this program, you are preparing your site for future use and enhancing the local community. Specific benefits include:

• Statewide availability
• Flexible financing
• Reduced interest rates

Eligible Uses

• Cleanup actions associated with removing, mitigating or preventing the release or threat of a release of a hazard substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
• Removal activities, including demolition and/or site preparation that are part of site cleanup.  Loan funds may not be used for pre-cleanup environmental response activities, such as site assessment, identification, and characterization.​