Interest Rates

Flexible financing options are available for environmental infrastructure projects.

Effective May 2025

Below are the benchmark interest rates for GEFA’s loan programs. The benchmark rate is based on a 20-year amortization period. Additional amortization periods are available.

ProgramDescriptionBenchmark Rate
Georgia FundState funds for drinking water and wastewater projects.3.49%
Drinking Water State Revolving FundFederal funds for drinking water infrastructure projects.3.39%
Clean Water State Revolving FundFederal funds for wastewater and stormwater projects.3.39%


Interest rate discounts are available for WaterFirst, PlanFirst, small and disadvantaged communities, and conservation projects.

*Interest rates are subject to change.

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