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Understanding the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program in Manatee County

Original title: Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE)

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners in unincorporated Manatee County can access financing for home or business improvements, but they must be aware that the repayment obligation remains with the property if it is sold.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Property owners in unincorporated Manatee County

They are eligible to voluntarily opt into the program to finance specific property improvements.

Future property buyers

They may inherit the repayment obligation if they purchase a property that has an active PACE assessment.

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Summary

Manatee County offers a financing program called PACE that allows property owners to pay for energy efficiency, renewable energy, or wind-resistance upgrades through their annual property tax bills. This program is voluntary and attaches the repayment obligation to the property itself rather than the individual owner.

Key Facts

The PACE program is available to property owners in unincorporated areas of Manatee County.
Financing covers energy efficiency, renewable energy, and wind resistance improvements.
Participation in the program is voluntary.
Repayments are collected annually through the property tax bill as a non-ad valorem assessment.
The financial obligation is tied to the property, meaning it transfers to new owners if the property is sold.
Four specific providers are currently approved by the County: Florida Green Finance Authority, Florida Resiliency and Energy District/Renovate America, Florida PACE Funding Agency, and Green Corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my PACE loan if I sell my house?

The obligation to repay the assessment stays with the property, meaning the new owner assumes the responsibility for the remaining payments.

How do I pay back the financing?

Repayments are made annually through your property tax bill.

What kind of improvements qualify?

Qualifying improvements include energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy installations, and wind resistance enhancements.

Why It Matters

Property owners in unincorporated Manatee County can access financing for home or business improvements, but they must be aware that the repayment obligation remains with the property if it is sold.

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Property-Linked Financing

The program utilizes a mechanism where the financial obligation is attached to the real estate title rather than the individual borrower's credit, which is a distinct feature of PACE programs.

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Connected Entities

organizationFlorida PACE Funding Agency“An approved PACE provider.”Map →

organizationFlorida Green Finance Authority“An approved PACE provider.”Map →

organizationFlorida Resiliency and Energy District/Renovate America“An approved PACE provider.”Map →

organizationGreen Corridor“An approved PACE provider.”Map →

locationManatee County“The local government jurisdiction where the PACE program operates.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.mymanatee.org

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