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Programs Available

Programs Available

50/50 Program

·                     Reimbursement - 50% up to $20,000 maximum

·                     Minimum total project cost to qualify - $5,000

·                     Project completion time - 18 months

·                     50/50 Program Application *Applications available November of each      year*


75/25 Program

·                     Open only to property owners who qualify under the low to moderate income standards

·                     Reimbursement - 75% up to $20,000 maximum

·                     Minimum total project cost to qualify - $2,500

·                     Project completion time - 18 months

·                     75/25 Program Application *Applications available November of each year*


Exterior Paint Program

·                     Open only to property owners who qualify under the low to moderate income standards

·                     Paint colors are subject to review

·                     Exterior Paint Program Application *Applications available November of each year*


Required Documentation

·                     Completed Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness: English | Spanish

·                     Two detailed cost estimates by licensed contractors, or if you plan to complete the project on your own, a cost estimate for materials to be used (Funding will be reimbursed only for material costs if you perform the work yourself)

·                     For projects involving extensive construction:

o               Drawings with dimensions and specifications of the proposed work

o               Material samples or specifications

o               Photographs (City staff can provide assistance)


Contractors
The City provides a list of contractors for reference purposes only. It is not a requirement to use one of the listed contractors.