The Commercial Façade Grant Program may reimburse costs for eligible projects that restore or enhance the facades of commercial properties. The minimum project cost is $15,000. Proposed building materials shall be especially durable, be of higher quality, and compliment the aesthetics of the surrounding neighborhood or district.
Eligible improvements include:
• Commercial windows and doors that allow for visibility both into the building and out to the street
• Restoration or preservation of historical or architecturally significant features
• Restoration of masonry, brick, wood, or glass
• New siding and masonry/brick
• Storefront redesign
• Murals or permanent art fixtures
• Exterior lighting
• Awnings
• Unique, high-quality signs (must be a minor component of a larger overall façade enhancement project)
• Patio features such as fencing, wall lighting, canopies, and pavers
• Design fees for hired architect (project must be implemented)
• Green façade treatment that is permanent and fixed to the building