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Residential Facade Improvement Grant Program
The Residential Facade Improvement Grant Program was created in order to eliminate blight and increase affordable housing of historic and architecturally significant residential properties. The intent of the program is to stimulate improvements and restoration of residential properties located within the boundaries of Redevelopment Project Area 2 and the Gateways Redevelopment Project Area. The Residential Facade Improvement Grant Program is open to all owners of residential property located within both Project Area 2 and the Gateways Project Area. One time grants are available up to $18,000.00 per parcel that can be used for exterior improvements. Eligible improvements to the residential structure include painting, plastering or stucco work, siding, wood or brick treatment, awnings or canopies, window repair or replacement, shutters and trim, doors or entrances, visible roof areas, gutters and downspouts, fencing and gates, and lighting. Landscaping and irrigation shall also be included in the reimbursable improvements including pavers, walkways, trees and shrubs, and landscape lighting.
Before After
Before After
Requirements for the program include:
- The residence must be structurally sound.
- The applicant must provide evidence of being the property owner. Properties with multiple owners must provide similar evidence.
- The applicant will be required to disclose all tenant and income information.
- The applicant must comply with the “Easements and Agreements” Section of this program.
- The applicant must use a State of California licensed contractor for improvements to the property.
- The applicant must provide three estimates from three licensed contractors.
- The property owner must sign an agreement with the selected licensed contractor to perform the work.
- The work must be completed within 6 months of the RDAC approval.
