APPLICATION PROCESS STEPS

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Obtain an energy audit – It is highly recommended, but not required, that property owners obtain energy surveys or audits. Energy audits provide valuable data on energy usage, savings and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The City will provide 50% of the costs associated with energy audits, up to the amount of $150.

2.

Determine the scope of your project – You may wish to work with a licensed contractor to determine the cost of the efficiency improvement project that you are proposing. The total cost of improvements can be calculated by including the total interest rate, assessment repayment term, and the assessment date. Assessment financing is repaid through the semiannual property tax payment process.

3.

Application – Complete and sign the application and return to the City of Yucaipa at 34272 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa CA 92399. The signed physical document must be received in order for the application to be processed. As a result, electronic submissions will not be accepted.

4.

Approval/Denial – The EIP staff will contact you and let you know if your application has been approved, more information is necessary, or if the program is unable to fund your improvements.

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Hire contractor – Once approval has been granted, hire a licensed contractor (licensed with both with the City of Yucaipa and the State of California) to perform the installation of your improvements.

6.

Obtain necessary permits – All necessary building permits should be obtained through the Building and Safety department. Applicable fees and charges will be calculated and paid at the time the permit is issued. Building permit fees may be included in the assessment financing amount.

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Sign Assessment Contract – Once all permit documents have been issued all owners of the property will be required to sign the assessment contract. All signatures must also be notarized.

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Perform work – Have your contractor install the improvements. Final approval by the building inspector is necessary to document the completed installation.

9.

Submit final paperwork – Submit the final documentation (finalized permit, invoices showing final costs, applicable rebate amounts) to the EIP staff.

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Receive disbursement payment – Disbursements will be made by the City of Yucaipa upon the completion of all application steps within an appropriate time frame.