New program offering upwards of $24,999 for façade improvements

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment sits within the Mill Creek district, which is where these improvements are being offered. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

The City of Huntsville is now offering funding worth upwards of $24,999 for façade (front or outer exterior wall of a building) improvements within the Mill Creek District, as part of the new Mill Creek Façade Improvement Grant Program.

Eligible improvements include painting, surface cleaning, window, door and framing repairs, as well as repairing/installing exterior lighting, signage and canopies, and Strozier Construction Company has been chosen as the program’s general contractor.

Learn more about the application process below.👇

Who can apply for The Mill Creek Façade Improvement Grant Program?

Mill Creek Map for improvements — Business owners within the black outlined neighborhood boundary may apply. (City of Huntsville)

This program is geared toward improving the exteriors of commercial and mixed-use buildings, not necessarily residential ones.

In order to apply, you must be the owner/operator of a commercial building within the Mill Creek Neighborhood (outlined above), or a mixed-use building with the caveat of having commercial space on the ground floor.

Owners will contribute 10% of the project cost upfront, while the City will cover the rest of the expenses.

If you are interested in applying, you can do so online or by emailing the Community Development Department.

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