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Camp Verde Property Reuse and Revitalization Program 

Program Overview

Brownfields Assessment Grant

In 2024, the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) and the counties of Coconino, Mohave, Navajo, and Yavapai were awarded a $1.5 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant to transform underutilized properties from liabilities into assets that revitalize our communities and bring neighborhoods back to life.

The grant is managed by the Town of Camp Verde in coordination with NACOG and assistance from an environmental consulting team led by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (Stantec). It was used to create the Camp Verde Property Reuse and Revitalization Program. Funding for the program is available on a first come, first served basis until September 30, 2028, or until all funds are used.

Guiding Principles

  • Prioritize use of grant funds on property that will attract investors and become a catalyst for new employment opportunities and a sustainable job base.
  • Promote infill development that maximizes use of existing space, infrastructure and utilities.
  • Remove redevelopment barriers by addressing unknown site conditions and creating shovel ready sites.
  • Invest in sites that will generate public and private revenue.
  • Transform blighted areas into thriving neighborhoods.
  • Protect public health and the environment.
  • Promote public participation and input on priority redevelopment areas and sites.

What are the benefits of Brownfield Redevelopment?

  • Removing unknowns such as site conditions that might delay a future sale, financing agreement and/or redevelopment project.
  • Increasing return from the property by making it more valuable and marketable.
  • Contributing to economic prosperity and environmental restoration in the community.
  • Making neighborhoods safer and healthier.
  • Avoiding actions by regulatory agencies that may impose penalties and costly cleanups.
  • Reducing potential impacts from and to adjacent properties.
  • This is NOT AN ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM so there is no obligation to cleanup a property or take any action once an assessment has been completed.

How can you use grant funding for your property?

Funding is available to parties interested in receiving FREE environmental site assessments (ESAs) and regulated building material (RBM) surveys, developing site cleanup/reuse plans in support of property sale or redevelopment. Property owners, business owners, and developers are encouraged to take advantage of this funding opportunity that will further economic development initiatives, protect public health, and restore the environment!

How do I………

Nominate a property for an assessment or cleanup plan?

To enroll in the program and nominate a property for a FREE assessment or cleanup plan, the owner just needs to follow the four simple steps listed below:

  • Step 1: Complete a Site Nomination Form CLICK HERE TO GET FORM
  • Step 2: Submit the form to David Meyers (david.meyers@campverde.az.gov)
  • Step 3: Have the EPA or Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) approve the site’s eligibility.
  • Step 4: Sign access agreement with Camp Verde and have Stantec start the assessment!
See examples of Brownfield sites?

Brownfield Site Examples

Past Property Use May Result In A Brownfields

Find out more about the steps of the process?

Community Member Fact Sheet

Property Owner Fact Sheet

Site Assessment Guide For Property Owners and Stakeholders

Brownfield Site Revitalization Process

Grant Program Timeline

Ask questions and get additional information?

Frequently Asked Questions

See Success Stories?

Success Story – Downtown Connection Center

For more information about brownfields and the Camp Verde Property Reuse and Revitalization Program contact:

David Meyers, Economic Development Specialist, Town of Camp Verde

phone: 928-554-0008

email: david.meyers@campverde.az.gov

Dave Laney, Stantec Project Manager

phone: 602-670-7009

email: dave.laney@stantec.com

Disclaimer: Although this project has been funded wholly or in part by the EPA, the contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the EPA.