A brownfield is a property on which expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence, or perceived presence, of contamination. 

EPA’s Brownfields Program provides grants to fund environmental assessment, cleanup, and job training activities. More specifically, EPA’s Revolving 

Loan Fund (RLF) grants provide funding for a grant recipient to capitalize a revolving loan fund and to provide subgrants to carry out cleanup activities 

at brownfield sites. Through these grants, EPA seeks to strengthen the marketplace and encourage stakeholders to leverage the resources needed to 

clean up and redevelop brownfields.

This Brownfields Solutions Series fact sheet is intended to provide an overview to those interested in applying for an RLF grant, and information to new 

RLF grantees on how to establish an RLF program. The fact sheet describes how RLF grants can unlock the brownfields redevelopment process and 

summarizes six successful elements of RLF programs. Case studies from innovative and successful RLF programs provide real-world examples for 

readers who are new to the process. The information contained in this fact sheet is based on stakeholders’ experiences in the brownfields RLF process. 

More information is available at: www.epa.gov/brownfields.

Brownfi elds Solutions Series

Unlocking Brownfi elds Redevelopment:

Establishing a Local Revolving Loan Fund Program

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RLF Grants 

Can Unlock the 

Brownfields 

Redevelopment 

Process

property. An RLF can help overcome 

this challenge by providing lowinterest loans and grants to fill the 

gap in financing. This added source 

of funding can assist property owners 

with flexible and favorable borrowing 

and repayment terms. 

Elements of 

Successful 

Revolving Loan 

Fund Programs

A successful RLF program is one 

that is actively utilized to provide 

capital for cleaning up brownfield 

properties. It balances loans and 

subgrants to maintain a healthy, selfsustaining fund—one in which loan 

repayments cycle back through the 

fund to be made available for use 

at other properties. RLF grantees 

should establish a local RLF program 

that is responsive to the needs of the 

community, staffed with the right 

professionals, and effectively marketed. 

RLF grantees can equip themselves to 

establish and administer a successful 

RLF program by implementing the 

following six RLF program elements.

A revolving loan fund is a capital fund that is used to provide loans 

or subgrants. When loans are repaid, the loan amount is returned into 

the fund and re-lent to other borrowers, providing an ongoing source 

of capital within a community.

A key challenge to brownfields cleanup 

and redevelopment is overcoming 

the financial barriers associated with 

developing a potentially contaminated 

site because private lenders are often 

reluctant to provide loans for projects 

with potentially contaminated 

The Akron Airdock in Ohio, after remediation from RLF funding.
Elements for Successful RLF Program Implementation

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Understand the Role 

of Key Participants 

in the RLF Program 

There are four key 

roles in an RLF 

program—the RLF 

grantee, RLF borrowers 

and subgrantees, the 

RLF manager, and the 

qualified environmental professional 

(QEP). The adjacent table identifies 

their roles and responsibilities.

Partnerships and coordination are 

essential to running a successful RLF 

program. It is important that all of the 

people who hold these key positions 

meet before the start of each project 

to discuss project requirements and 

ensure each position understands their 

responsibilities.

Coordinate with State/Tribal 

Environmental Programs

The majority of 

contaminated sites in 

the United States are 

cleaned up under state 

or tribal authority. As 

such, it is important for 

RLF grantees to coordinate with these 

programs. 

Identify applicable state/tribal 

response programs. EPA encourages 

RLF grantees to develop a partnership 

with state/tribal environmental agencies 

to identify the appropriate state/tribal 

program for each RLF cleanup project. 

Common state/tribal environmental 

programs include:

• Voluntary cleanup programs 

(VCPs). State VCPs or response 

programs provide a mechanism 

for property owners or developers 

to clean up a contaminated site, 

Key RLF Program Roles

Participants Role

RLF Grantee A community or a coalition of communities that is awarded EPA RLF grant funding to capitalize 

an RLF for brownfields cleanup. The RLF grantee administers the RLF program and is legally 

responsible for ensuring proper environmental cleanups and complying with all applicable federal, 

state, local, and tribal laws and regulations. The RLF grantee approves RLF borrowers and 

subgrantees, and selects the individuals that fill the RLF manager and QEP positions.

RLF 

Borrowers and 

Subgrantees

The RLF program makes loans and subgrants to cleanup contaminated property. Borrowers and 

subgrantees are responsible for ensuring their environmental cleanup projects comply with eligible 

RLF uses, planning and executing the cleanup, and documenting all fund uses as required by the 

program. Borrowers and subgrantees are contractually responsible to the RLF grantee.

RLF Manager The RLF manager is designated as the financial manager of the RLF. The RLF is initially capitalized 

with the EPA grant, which can then be supplemented with program income (e.g., principal 

repayment, interest, and fees) resulting from the lending of funds. The RLF manager administers the 

loans and subgrants from the RLF, and manages RLF funds. 

Qualified 

Environmental 

Professional 

(QEP)

The QEP is designated by the RLF grantee to coordinate environmental cleanups funded through 

the RLF. Multiple QEPs may be involved with a single RLF program—up to one per site assisted by 

the RLF. Each QEP ensures that the cleanup is conducted in accordance with applicable laws and 

regulations and is responsible for documenting the cleanup actions at a site.

while affording them liability 

and enforcement protection. 

These programs provide oversight 

assistance and ensure protective 

site cleanups while promoting 

the cleanup of contaminated 

properties that might otherwise be 

overlooked. 

• Underground storage tank 

(UST) programs. UST programs 

work to prevent and respond 

to contamination caused by 

petroleum and other releases from 

UST systems, including tanks and 

piping.

• Programs for asbestos, PCB, and 

lead-based paint issues. Many 

states also have separate programs 

and/or requirements for addressing 

asbestos, PCB, and lead-based 

paint contamination, which are 

generally not addressed in VCP or 

UST programs. 

EPA encourages RLF cleanups to 

follow state/tribal processes and 

procedures so long as the substantive 

requirements of the EPA RLF program, 

and the terms and conditions of the 

cooperative agreement are met. For 

additional information on state or 

tribal cleanup programs, visit the EPA 

Brownfields Web site for links to state 

programs: www.epa.gov/brownfields/

state_tribal.htm

Develop relationships with the state/

tribal response programs to facilitate 

coordination. EPA encourages RLF 

grantees to coordinate and closely 

integrate with state/tribal programs as 

early as possible. This relationship can 

help target sites for cleanup, ensure 

the RLF grantee is familiar with 

program requirements, and facilitate 

a relationship between the borrower/

subgrantee or the QEP and the state/

tribal response program representative. 

Understand the requirements of the 

state/tribal response programs.

A cleanup that is performed as 

part of an RLF program must 

Understand 

the Role of Key 

Participants 

in the RLF 

Program

Coordinate 

with State/Tribal 

Environmental 

Programs

Successful 

Operation 

of the RLF 

Program

Market

the RLF

Program

Develop

Processes for 

Administering 

the RLF 

Program

Develop 

Technical

Tools

Understand 

the Role of Key 

Participants 

in the RLF 

Program

Coordinate 

with State/Tribal 

Environmental 

Programs
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meet all applicable federal and 

state environmental standards. It 

is important for RLF grantees to 

understand these requirements. Once 

a project is selected, identification and 

evaluation of applicable federal and 

state laws should occur throughout 

the cleanup selection process to reduce 

the potential for schedule delays and 

overlooked cleanup requirements.

Consider requiring RLF borrowers 

and subgrantees to put sites 

through applicable state/tribal 

response programs. State/tribal 

programs continue to be at the 

forefront of brownfields cleanup and 

redevelopment. RLF grantees should 

work with state/tribal program contacts 

to determine whether all RLF borrowers 

and subgrantees should be required to 

participate in an appropriate state/tribal 

response program.

Develop Technical Tools

The technical tools 

used to administer an 

RLF program are the 

financial components 

critical to the program’s 

overall success. 

Secure an RLF manager. Each RLF 

grantee must designate and secure an 

RLF manager to be responsible for 

the financial management of the 

RLF. The RLF manager can be a 

government employee or a qualified 

private or nonprofit entity. The 

grantee may enlist the services of 

other entities with fund management 

experience to help the RLF manager 

fulfill his responsibilities, which 

include development of loan criteria, 

outreach, and marketing plans, and 

active management of the fund. 

Consider the local universe of 

cleanup sites and the existing 

market. Understanding the 

geographic area, the type of 

potential borrowers (e.g., developers, 

nonprofits, municipalities), and 

the type of redevelopment/enduse can help the RLF program: 

1) target marketing efforts to 

appropriate properties; 2) facilitate 

Flexible RLF Loan Products

Loan Type Description

Standard 

Loans

A standard loan provides capital to borrowers at interest rates comparable with the current market. 

A standard loan made by an RLF program may be attractive as an additional source of funding to 

fill a financing gap in a cleanup project. Standard loans may include a deferment period (where loan 

repayment does not begin immediately), providing added flexibility to the borrower. 

Intragovernmental 

Loans

An intra-governmental loan is a direct loan made by the RLF grantee to a branch within its own 

governmental unit. Often, local governments acquire contaminated property through tax foreclosure 

or condemnation. An intra-governmental loan can provide the necessary funding for a government to 

complete the cleanup of the property.

Low or Zero 

Interest Loans

A low or zero interest loan is a loan provided at below-market interest rates—as low as zero percent 

interest—providing capital to a property owner at little to no cost.

Loan 

Guarantees

A loan guarantee can reduce the risk of private lenders and provide the needed backing to persuade 

lenders to provide financing that would not otherwise be provided.

Bridge Loans A bridge loan can provide short-term financing to a borrower, typically pending the arrangement of larger 

or longer-term financing. Money from the new financing is generally used to “take out” (i.e., to pay back) 

the bridge loan, as well as other captialization needs. This is another RLF funding tool that can be used 

to fill financing gaps for borrowers.

Discounted 

Loans (partially 

forgiven loans)

A discounted loan allows the RLF grantee to “forgive” a portion of the principle (i.e., the borrower would not 

need to “pay back” the portion forgiven). Discount loans are allowed under certain conditions. See your grant’s 

Terms and Conditions or contact EPA for further details.

the identification and selection of 

successful RLF projects; and 3) develop 

appropriate loan products to meet 

borrower needs.

Understand and develop a variety 

of loan products to meet borrower 

needs. RLF grantees should work 

with their RLF manager to optimize 

the lending potential of the RLF. A 

variety of loan products, as described 

in the table below, can be employed 

to respond to the needs of the local 

cleanup market.

Consider and integrate flexible loan 

terms to accommodate borrowers 

while maintaining the RLF. The RLF 

grantee should incorporate flexible 

loan terms to encourage the cleanup 

of brownfields while ensuring that 

the RLF remains viable. The RLF 

grantee and manager should ensure 

that the RLF funding is used to fill 

financing gaps that would otherwise 

reduce the project’s success, and should 

not automatically provide low-cost 

financing to every borrower. 

• Develop reasonable interest rate 

structure. The RLF manager 

should make loans available 

to borrowers at interest rates 

appropriate to the project and local 

economy. In some cases, loans may 

be issued at the current market 

rate, while in others, loans may be 

issued at less than the market rate. 

• Consider the length of the 

repayment term. Grantees are 

required to develop a plan for 

determining repayment terms 

on individual loans. This plan 

should provide enough detail 

to assure EPA that loans will be 

repaid in a timely and efficient 

manner. In addition, RLF grantees 

should balance the needs of the 

borrower—providing a longer 

repayment term or allowing a 

deferment period—to make the 

project happen. 

• Evaluate the total cost of the 

project. Understanding the project’s 

total cost and the need for the 

borrower to obtain additional 

financing can help determine the 

appropriate loan size and structure.

Develop cleanup subgrants. Cleanup 

subgrants are grants made from the 

RLF to states, political subdivisions, 

Indian tribes, U.S. territories, eligible 

governmental entities, or nonprofit 

organizations. These eligible entities 

must own the site at the time of the 

subgrant award and throughout the 

duration of site cleanup. Unlike loans, 

cleanup subgrants may not be made 

within the same governmental entity 

Develop 

Technical

Tools
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that receives the RLF grant (i.e., intragovernmental subgrants are not allowed 

under the RLF program). However, 

if the city redevelopment agency is a 

separate legal entity, it may be eligible. 

• Evaluate potential needs/special 

target market for subgrants. Since 

subgrants are not repaid to the 

RLF, it is important to identify 

potential subgrantee projects 

carefully. One target market 

for subgrantees may be projects 

that are unable to draw on other 

sources of funding because of 

neighborhood or community 

economic status.

• Determine the percentage of 

funds available for subgrant. The 

percentage of the RLF that can be 

used for subgrants is specified in 

each cooperative agreement’s terms 

and conditions. Loans are generally 

preferred over subgrants because 

repayment of the loans will extend 

the life and expand the utility of 

federal expenditures under this 

program.

• Develop a strategy and criteria for 

issuing subgrants. RLF grantees 

must consider the following criteria 

for issuing subgrants: the creation 

or preservation of greenspace; 

meeting the needs of low-income 

communities; facilitating the use 

of existing infrastructure; and 

protecting the long-term use of 

RLF funds.

Develop Processes for 

Administering the 

RLF Program

An RLF program 

should be designed to 

optimize its lending 

potential—so that 

loans and subgrants are 

disbursed to maximum 

benefit. Establishing effective 

administrative procedures to process 

loans, repayments, and subgrants will 

also reduce the wait time for borrowers 

and subgrantees to receive their funds. 

Develop an implementation plan.

The RLF manager is required to 

develop an implementation plan that 

will ensure that basic RLF goals are 

met, such as:

• Maximizing the amount of money 

loaned out for cleanup purposes, 

and ensuring that RLF funds do 

not remain idle

• Using established lending 

practices (i.e., loan processing, 

documentation and approval, 

servicing, administrative 

procedures, and collection and 

recovery actions) and underwriting 

principles (i.e., establishing 

interest rates, repayment terms, 

fee structures, and collateral 

requirements)

• Ensuring and obtaining proof of 

adequate financial security from 

borrowers

• Identifying additional sources of 

capital for the RLF, such as federal 

agencies other than EPA, states, 

tribes, political subdivisions, and 

public-sector entities

• Meeting the 20 percent cost-share 

requirement that is part of EPA 

Brownfields RLF cooperative 

agreements

• Identifying the types of loans and 

grants available through the RLF 

program

Develop a process for selecting 

borrowers. Several eligible borrowers 

may be competing for RLF funds; 

therefore, it is important that the RLF 

manager establish criteria to determine 

the types of borrowers that should be 

selected. In addition, the RLF manager 

should establish criteria for determining 

borrower eligibility and include a step 

to identify the applicable state/tribal 

program for each cleanup. 

Develop a process for selecting 

subgrantees. The subgrantee selection 

process will involve many of the same 

criteria and precautions used to select 

borrowers. The RLF grantee and RLF 

manager should establish a rating 

system to help differentiate competing 

applicants, based on elements such 

as project type, subgrantee financial 

standing, identification of applicable 

state/tribal programs, and likelihood of 

project success. 

Flexible Loan Terms - Ohio Department of Development

The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) has been successfully distributing and managing its RLF 

funds since it was awarded its first of several EPA grants in April 2001. ODOD has successfully administered 

six RLF loans totaling more than $5 million and one subgrant, in Columbus, Akron, Chesterland, Sandusky, 

Broadview Heights, and Cleveland. Much of this success can be attributed to experienced staff and the 

understanding and integration of flexible loan terms and subgrants. 

In November 2005, ODOD adeptly combined a five-year, zero interest loan for $525,000 with a $200,000 

subgrant to the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District (Metro Parks) to assist with cleanup 

costs associated with the 18-acre Northern Tier section of the Whittier Peninsula property. In February 2007, 

ODOD provided a discounted loan of $2 million to the Summit County Port Authority for the Akron Airdock 

project. With a low interest rate of 0.5%, a time scale of 10 years and 10% of principle forgiven, this loan covered only a portion of the site’s $13 million 

cleanup. The loan will be used to help clean up PCB contamination associated with the Airdock facility, which was built in 1928 to build lighter-than-air 

ships for the U.S. Navy. For more information on ODOD’s RLF program go to www.odod.state.oh.us/ud/BCRLF.htm.

Develop

Processes for 

Administering 

the RLF 

Program
Innovative Marketing Approaches – Hillsborough County, Florida

Hillsborough County, Florida, was awarded its first RLF grant in 2000. It has encouraged active participation in 

its brownfields program through several unique marketing approaches targeting the county’s 18,000-acre Urban 

Development Area.

In 2005, the Hillsborough County RLF program provided a $225,000 loan and a $170,000 subgrant to the 

Hillsborough Community College (HCC) in Tampa, Florida. The HCC learned about and successfully applied for 

this funding through its participation in a local brownfields communication network. This strong, informal network 

has flourished based on widespread community support for and investment in brownfields redevelopment.

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) also created a brownfield development team

composed of real estate, economic development, planning, and environmental local government staff. The team participated in marketing and education 

activities to expand awareness of available funding and stimulate real estate investment. 

In 2005, the BOCC intensified marketing efforts by expanding the size of the brownfield target areas with the intent to qualify properties in this area for its 

EPA RLF, and to market the properties for redevelopment. The expanded target area map is currently posted on the county’s brownfields Web site. Based on 

the success of the program, EPA awarded the county $400,000 in RLF supplemental funding in July 2007 to address the need for future brownfields cleanup 

efforts. For more information on Hillsborough County’s Brownfields Program, go to: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/pgm/communityplanning/brownfields/.

Where are the properties that the 

community is trying to develop? 

How can an RLF loan help borrowers 

and subgrantees? The answers to these 

questions will form the outline of the 

marketing plan. 

Develop local partnerships. 

Every community has a different 

combination of site types, developers, 

local organizations, and institutional 

arrangements. Focusing RLF outreach 

toward selected local organizations 

can build a network that helps spread 

the word about an RLF program’s 

availability. Potential targeted 

organizations could include: public, 

local, and state officials or agencies; 

local and/or state agencies involved in 

brownfields cleanup, redevelopment, 

or economic development; citizen 

and community groups; academic 

institutions; nonprofit organizations, 

including local chambers of commerce; 

private-sector companies involved in 

environmental assessment and cleanup; 

real estate companies; banks; and 

environmental insurance providers.

Identify target sites. When identifying 

potential sites for cleanup and 

redevelopment, site characteristics such 

as location, size, level of contamination, 

complexity, proximity to infrastructure, 

and surrounding development should 

all be considered. These characteristics 

will further influence the type of 

marketing required. For example, 

a small site cleanup may involve a 

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Develop document templates for 

loan and subgrant approvals. Having 

pre-designed templates already in 

place will expedite the administrative 

side of approvals for both borrowers 

and subgrantees. These documents 

should include terms that may 

vary from individual project and 

borrower/subgrantee, such as interest 

rates, repayment terms, and other 

considerations.

Develop a process for identifying a 

site-specific QEP. Each RLF program 

may have multiple QEPs associated 

with it—up to one for each site assisted 

by RLF funds—and should have a 

process in place to identify a QEP for 

each cleanup project. For example, 

some RLF grantees work with one or 

more environmental consulting firms 

to identify site-specific QEPs. 

Market the RLF Program 

To develop a strategy 

for marketing an RLF 

program, consider 

the who, what, when, 

where, and how of 

identifying borrowers, 

subgrantees, and sites within a given 

community. Who in the community 

needs RLF loans or subgrants? What

kind of loan will best meet the 

community need? When the deal 

is made, what follow-up assistance 

is needed to ensure RLF loan and 

subgrant requirements are met? 

local business that needs access to 

capital, while a larger site cleanup 

may involve a national developer that 

needs assistance with navigating local 

regulatory permitting requirements. 

Identify potential borrowers and 

subgrantees. For marketing purposes, 

it is important to understand which 

entities will be most interested in 

receiving an RLF loan or subgrant 

and/or will be the best candidates for 

the RLF program. Potential borrowers 

include expanding businesses, local 

developers, national developers, 

nonprofit organizations, and public 

and quasi-public entities. Potential 

subgrantees can be nonprofit 

organizations; Indian tribes, or eligible 

government entities. 

Develop an outreach strategy to reach 

appropriate stakeholders. Strategies 

for reaching any or all of the potential 

partners listed should be customized 

based on the stakeholder, community 

conditions, and the types of sites 

looking to be addressed. The most 

appealing products available through an 

RLF program should be highlighted, 

and their appeal will vary depending on 

local needs and demand, as well as the 

availability of existing state resources. 

Market the RLF program to 

borrowers and subgrantees. RLF 

program outreach can include printbased promotion—such as brochures, 

newsletters, advertisements and web 

pages—or people-based approaches—

Market

the RLF

Program
EPA-560-F-08-280

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www.epa.gov/brownfi elds/

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and Emergency

Response (5105T)

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Establishing a Local RLF Program

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such as public meetings and invited 

stakeholder seminars, conferences, and 

direct telephone calls. Once interest is 

generated, one-on-one meetings allow 

potential borrowers and subgrantees to 

ask questions specific to their projects.

Whenever possible, consider including 

an RLF loan or subgrant within a 

redevelopment financing package. 

As site cleanup financing is often a 

challenge, structuring a brownfields 

cleanup RLF loan within part of a 

larger financing package can make the 

deal more attractive.

Successful Operation of the 

RLF Program 

Once an 

implementation plan 

is in place, the RLF 

program can begin 

operating. Successful 

operation can be linked 

with building staff skills, “successfully 

revolving” the RLF, and meeting EPA 

administrative requirements.

Building staff skills to provide 

technical assistance to borrowers 

and subgrantees. RLF program staff 

should be trained in loan fund and 

grant management, environmental 

cleanup program elements, marketing 

skills, and RLF program basics. 

Ideally, RLF program staff should 

have exceptional commu nication skills 

and an in-depth understanding of the 

program, so that they can work with 

potential (and selected) borrowers and 

subgrantees, providing technical and 

administrative assistance when needed.

Maintaining capitalization/making 

the fund revolve. An RLF program 

should consider the timing, size, and 

distribution of loans and subgrants 

when issuing funding to borrowers and 

subgrantees. Based on the individual 

loan terms and subgrant amounts, an 

RLF program may provide multiple 

loans with varying repayment 

schedules at a single time, or issue 

loans on an ongoing basis. Both 

approaches could ensure the RLF is 

replenished with income, allowing the 

RLF grantee to then issue additional 

loans from this income. The RLF 

manager should develop a plan for 

timing these loan closeouts to ensure 

the fund revolves over time.

Supplemental funding for RLF grants 

is available to grantees that have 

depleted their funds and have viable 

cleanup projects ready to go. Further 

information regarding supplemental 

funding is available from EPA’s 

brownfields Web site: 

www.epa.gov/brownfields.

Negotiating a closeout agreement 

with EPA. RLF programs have fi ve 

years from the cooperative agreement 

start date to obligate awarded funds 

to borrowers and subgrantees for site 

cleanup activities and a maximum 

of fi ve years to complete all required 

activities and request fi nal payment 

of funds from EPA. At the end of 

the cooperative agreement, EPA may 

choose to modify the agreement to 

allow the RLF program to use any 

remaining funds for other eligible 

grant activities, such as a fi nal 

subgrant.

An RLF program should begin 

“closing out” its cooperative 

agreement with EPA after: 1) all 

administrative and environmental 

cleanup actions required under the 

cooperative agreement have been 

completed, and 2) all unused funds 

have been returned to EPA. EPA will 

close out or de-obligate any unused 

funds, and is responsible for closing 

out the cooperative agreement once 

all the required actions of the award 

have been completed. At the end of 

the cooperative agreement, EPA may 

choose to modify the agreement to 

allow the RLF program to use any 

remaining funds for other eligible 

activities, such as a final subgrant.

RLF and Affordable Housing: Emeryville, California

Emeryville, California, is a small city tucked between Oakland and Berkeley. Previously dubbed the “dirtiest town on the 

Pacific Coast,” Emeryville has since become a model for land reuse. Recognizing that housing is essential for sustaining 

and rebuilding communities, Emeryville has embraced affordable housing as part of a larger economic development 

strategy. Since 1995, the city has aggressively reclaimed approximately 385 acres of brownfields. A decade after it started, 

the city has built or is building 845 housing units, a third of which are affordable for low- and moderate-income 

households. Much of this success is attributed to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency’s encouragement of affordable 

infill housing development on brownfield sites funded by a combination of local, state, and federal resources. As a key 

component of this strategy, Emeryville has been successfully integrating EPA RLF funds into affordable housing projects. 

In 1999, Emeryville received its first RLF grant. Since then it has received several supplemental funding awards. In July 2003, the city provided $1,175,000 

in EPA RLF funds to GreenCity LLC for the cleanup of the GreenCity Lofts property, a former paint factory located in both the Cities of Emeryville and 

Oakland. The GreenCity Lofts project team completed cleanup of the 0.9-acre property in December 2004 and 62 condominiums were constructed in 2005. 

Of the 62 units, 31 are located in Emeryville with six set aside as affordable housing. In partnership with EPA and through its RLF program, Emeryville 

continues to develop its affordable housing portfolio on brownfield sites. It has been cited as one of the top 15 producers of affordable housing in the Bay 

Area. For more information on the City of Emeryville’s redevelopment efforts, go to: www.ci.emeryville.ca.us/econdev/housing_rehab.html.

Successful 

Operation 

of the RLF 

Program