Façade Program

The downtown commercial district is the historic core of our community. It is also the most visible indicator of community pride and investment. Preservation and promotion of this vital asset benefits not only downtown businesses but the region as a whole.

The Façade Program promotes the maintenance and rehabilitation of central business district properties by providing matching grants to business and building owners. Maximum contribution: 75% total cost of restoration up to $4000.

Qualifying Façade Projects

To qualify for a grant, the proposed project must meet the following criteria:

Maintain historic or architectural integrity
Preserve or restore architectural features
Use material and colors that match building or district identity
Consider the entire building
Take cues from neighboring buildings
Maintain continuity with character of district (i.e. storefront retail, etc.)
Improve or maintain interest and appeal at street level
Expand or maintain visual access to building interiors

Qualifying Façade Locations

Buildings which lie between Pike Street (north) and Madison Street (south) and 5th Street (West) and 3rd Street (East).