Programs

In partnership with experienced energy solutions providers, ICFA has created the Municipal Street Lighting Program to help cities save money by taking control of their utilities. By purchasing their streetlights, cities are free to install highly efficient LED lights. Costs per kilowatt hour are reduced, maintenance fees go down, and nighttime visibility is markedly improved. With […]

As a Joint Powers Authority, ICFA is empowered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide homebuyers in member cities with down payment and/or closing cost assistance. With ICFA’s Advantage Down Payment Assistance Program, cities can make that dream a reality for more residents, with no risk to the municipality. Program Features Available […]

In today’s troubled housing market, the need for more affordable housing solutions is clear. Low- and moderate-income families, as well as senior citizens on fixed incomes are particularly vulnerable to the volatility of pricing, as more and more land is being converted into expensive vacation homes and upscale condos. ICFA has found great success in […]

In addition to its work in health care, education, and housing, ICFA also funds a variety of capital improvements for municipalities throughout California, impacting the economic development of our communities. In the past few years, ICFA issued tax-exempt bonds to build much-needed infrastructure (including bridges and waste-water processing plants), and to buy essential, life and […]

Charter schools are a critical component of California’s education system, serving over 500,000 students statewide. Though charter schools receive operating funds much like traditional public schools, they do not receive funding for facilities. As a result there is a gap between the number of seats available to students and the demand, with nearly 50,000 eager […]

Healthcare in our country is at a crossroads. No matter where we stand politically, we all agree that hospitals need the best possible equipment and personnel available. Lives depend on it. That is why ICFA works with hospitals facing tough economic decisions. In March of 2012, ICFA assisted the Downey Regional Medical Center in raising […]