Downtown Development Authority increases amount for facade grants

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has a façade grant program available to properties located within its boundaries.  During the November board meeting, the board increased the limit of its façade grant to a maximum amount of $1500 per building with the DDA paying up to 50% of invoiced price.

Improvements that qualify for façade incentive assistance

1.                        New paint applied to existing painted exterior walls.

2.                        Replacements or additions of awnings to facades.

3.                        Door and window improvements.

4.                        Replacement or improvement to existing signs.

5.                        New façade applications to damaged or visually unpleasant exterior walls.

6.                        Renovations which compliment the historic characteristics of buildings.

7.                        Replacement of or uncovering of architectural features of buildings (ex. The removal of tin to uncover original brick façade).

To obtain a Façade Grant Application, please contact the

Main Street

office at 248-2000 or you may download an application from www.bainbridgecity.com.