Public Facilities Authority (PFA)
The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) is responsible for the administration and financial management of three revolving loan funds and other programs to assist local governments and others with the construction of public infrastructure.
Minnesota Public Facilities Authority
1st National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200
Saint Paul, MN 55101-1351
LOAN REPAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PFA BORROWERS
See loan repayment instructions for mailing checks or for electronic fund transfers. The following address should be used for mailed payments.
Minnesota Public Facilities Authority
ATTN: Ms. Jennifer Malino
P.O. Box 1694
Saint Paul, MN 55101-0694
PFA STAFF
- Terry Kuhlman, Executive Director
- Jeff Freeman, Deputy Director
- Steve Walter, Financial Officer
- Kathe Barrett, Senior Loan Officer
- Rae Lynn Herbster, Senior Loan Officer
- Nancy Johnson, Senior Loan Officer
- Steve LaFontaine, Senior Loan Officer
- Becky Sabie, Senior Loan Officer
- Jennifer Malino, Support Staff
MAP showing PFA contact regions
PFA FUNDS AND PROGRAMS
Clean Water Revolving Fund
Provides below-market financing to local governments to upgrade and construct wastewater treatment and collection facilities. The program is administered in conjunction with the Pollution Control Agency (PCA). The fund also provides monies to the PCA, the Department of Agriculture, and DEED for loan programs to address nonpoint source pollution.
2009 CWRF Intended Use Plan-
Loan Application Forms and Instructions 
Loan Application Forms 3 and 4- Contract Packet
- PCA's Clean Water Revolving Fund website
Wastewater Infrastructure Fund (WIF)
Provides supplemental assistance to local governments for high cost wastewater treatment projects. Supplemental assistance is provided in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development grant and loan program, or in conjunction with financing from the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.
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Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Grants
Provides grants to assist municipalities with costs for projects required
by TMDL implementation plans. The application deadline for FY2009 TMDL grant funds is July 31, 2008.
Clean Water Legacy Phosphorus Reduction Grants
Provides grants to assist municipalities with costs for phosphorus reduction projects. There are currently no funds available for this program.
Small Community Wastewater Treatment Program
Provides loans and grants to assist local governments with costs to replace non-complying Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) with new ISTS and small clusters that will be publicly owned and operated.
Drinking Water Revolving Fund
Provides below-market financing to local governments and other public water suppliers to upgrade and construct drinking water treatment, distribution and storage facilities. The program is administered in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
- 2009 DWRF Intended Use Plan
- Loan Application Forms and Instructions
- Loan Application Forms 3 and 4
- Contract Packet
- MDH Project Certification 2009 Requirements
- MDH's Drinking Water Revolving Fund website
Transportation Revolving Loan Fund
Provides below-market financing to local governments and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for transportation-related projects. The program is administered in conjunction with MnDOT.
Credit Enhancement Program
Provides a limited state guarantee for certain types of general obligation bonds
issued by cities and counties for purposes specified in Minnesota Laws 2008, Chapter 300, Section 39, subdivion 1(d).
Application Form revised 8/08- Program Agreement revised 9/08
- Form of Bond Counsel Opinion revised 10/08
- Governmental Unit Default Form
- Paying Agent Default Form
See more information about other financial resources and community assistance programs.