Chelan County commissioners have awarded more than $1.1 million in 2025 to six projects, ranging from infrastructure upgrades at the Cashmere Mill Site to improvements at a Leavenworth apartment complex that provides affordable workforce housing.

What Is the Chelan County Public Infrastructure Fund?

The funding comes through the Chelan County Public Infrastructure Fund (CPIF), created in 2021 and financed by revenues from the sales-and-use tax for public facilities in rural counties. For this reason, it’s often called the Rural Counties Tax. The program is administered by the county’s Economic Services department and supports public projects that create or retain jobs, attract businesses, or expand affordable housing opportunities.

A Growing Investment Since 2021

Since its launch, CPIF

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