DEQ requires additional documents before drafting a loan for signature. Each required document will be reviewed, and many of them must be approved by DEQ staff. All these documents are outlined in checklist(s) that are on each application page. Requirements are broken down into sections based on which documents are needed when.
When are the additional documents required?
The additional documents are required after the application is accepted but before DEQ starts to draft a loan agreement.
Checklist(s) of required documents by application and project type
- Most documents are required from all borrowers.
- Financial documents such as borrower's audited financials, annual budgets, and user rates are always required.
- Some documents are dependent on the type of project.
- Planning documents, final designs, and environmental reviews are only needed for construction projects.
- Value engineering analysis is only required for wastewater treatment projects greater than $10 million.
Time to complete required documents
Completing and getting the appropriate, necessary approvals for each required document can take several months to several years. Please work with DEQ staff to plan accordingly.
Documents required for Planning or Design loans are on the checklists as:
- Documents required prior to loan drafting, and
- Documents required prior to loan signing.
Documents required for Construction Loans are on the checklists as:
- Documents required prior to signing construction funds loan (or amendment).
Note: For projects receiving only construction funds – all the documents on the checklist are required.
Optional: Design Loan amended to add construction funds
Borrowers may need funds to complete planning, design, permitting or other preconstruction activities.
First, borrower completes the design-related loan requirements so DEQ and the borrower can execute a loan agreement for only design and permitting work. The borrower uses these funds to complete the preconstruction related requirements (design, environmental review, etc.).
When ready, DEQ will amend the existing design loan agreement to add the construction funding so the borrower can construct the project.
Additional resources for developing construction documents
Planning documents
Construction projects must be included in planning documents to be eligible for construction funding.
For more information about DEQ guidelines, please see:
Note: If this project is not included in a community strategic or comprehensive plan, STOP and see the Planning Loan Application page for more information.
A planning loan may be able to help pay for the needed planning documents.
Environmental review
This page does not include information about the State Environmental Review Process. Please see the State Environmental Review Process page for resources and more information.
Contact
Contact the Project Officer or Program Staff with questions.
View the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Contacts on our home page.