Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)

Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund

Funder: Columbia Pacific Economic Development (ColPac), funded by EPA Grant

Overview: A low-to-no interest loan financing option for cleanup projects on brownfield properties. The goal is to help properties that are vacant or underutilized due to potential petroleum or hazardous substance contamination return to productive use.

What is a Brownfield?

The US EPA defines a brownfield as "real property, where the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant." Examples include:
• Former gas stations, mills, or industrial buildings
• Dry cleaners
• Leaking underground storage tanks
• Buildings with lead or asbestos
• Orchards and farm properties where certain fuels or fertilizers were used

Geographic Scope

Service Areas: Clatsop and Tillamook Counties, Oregon

Eligible Projects

• Cleanup projects on properties impacted by the existence of hazardous substances
• Projects where cleanup is necessary for development or redevelopment to occur

Program Services

• Assessment & Characterization
• Planning Technical Assistance
• Revolving Loan Fund financing

Additional Resources

• Partnership with Clatsop and Tillamook Counties to connect property owners with site assessment funding if Phase I and Phase II assessments have not been completed

Important Information

• Participation is strictly voluntary
• Inquiries into the program are held confidential to protect property owners who are undecided about program benefits
• Applications accepted on a rolling basis through September 30, 2026

Contact Information

Primary Contact: Sarah Lu Heath Email: SarahLu@nworegon.org Phone: 971-328-2877

Clatsop County Brownfield Assessment Program:
Contact: Sarah Lu Heath | SarahLu@nworegon.org

Tillamook County Brownfield Assessment Program:
Contact: Chris Chiola | cchiola@co.tillamook.or.us

EPA Brownfield Program Contact:
Sarah Frederick | frederick.sarah@epa.gov

Business Oregon Brownfield Office:
Jerry Sorte | jerry.sorte@biz.oregon.gov