The Community Redevelopment Agency’s Commercial Façade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program provides matching grants of up to $10,000 for eligible façade, landscape and infrastructure improvements to commercial property located within Escambia County’s designated redevelopment districts. Grant funding is based on availability and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding for this program is provided by Community Development Block Grant and Tax Incremental Financing.
Program Eligibility Guidelines:
- Property must be located within an Escambia County-designed Community Redevelopment District. Call (850) 595-3217 to verify the location.
- Applicant(s) must be the property owner(s).
- Property must be zoned for commercial or industrial use and used for commercial or industrial purposes.
- Property must not have outstanding judgment liens, code violations, and/or delinquent ad valorem property taxes.
- Must create one new position during the duration of the grant.
Eligible Improvements:
- Electrical Rewiring
- ADA Handicap Building Access
- Window and Exterior Doors
- Signage
- Roof Replacement
- Architectural Feature Restoration
- Plumbing
- Sanitary Sewer Connection
- Exterior Painting
- Parking Lot Improvements
- Demo & Replacement