West Main Street Facade Program

The West Main Façade Improvement Program is designed to help businesses in this area improve the visual appeal of their buildings.  Under this program, applicants will be reimbursed half of the total cost of their external improvements, up to a maximum award of $20,000.  Any commercially zoned or mixed-use building that faces West Main Street between University and Crescent can receive a grant (see Program Boundaries here).

Below is a list of improvement projects that might qualify:

Doors Walls
Painting Windows
Fences Roofs (if visible from street)
Facia, Gutters, and Downspouts Walkways
Shutters Lighting
Awnings and Canopies Landscaping
Signs Siding
Stairs, Porches, and Railings Parking Lots



Restrictions apply to the use of these funds, but our staff is willing to help guide you through the process.  Please call us at (309) 494-8640 for more information.