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The Palm Beach County Lake Okeechobee Region FAÇADE and Exterior GRANT PROGRAM PDF Print E-mail
The Façade Grant Program is an incentive available to businesses located in the Palm Beach County Lake Okeechobee Region for aesthetic improvements to the exterior of a commercial building and/or site. Painting of the building, installation of awnings, new doors/windows, landscaping, and brick pavers are typical improvements covered by the Façade Grant Program.

The Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic (LORE) Alliance will provide a grant for 50% of a project totaling up to $40,000, for a maximum grant of $20,000. Projects must be located in highly visible areas that will create the biggest impact in Belle Glade, Canal Point, Pahokee and South Bay.

Examples

Within targeted Lake Okeechobee Region
Project Cost:$20,000or
$15,000
LORE Grant:$10,000$7,500
Owner’s Responsibility: $10,000$7,500

Properties listed for sale may not apply. Properties sold within one year of receiving façade funding must repay the full amount; properties sold within two years of receiving façade funding must repay 50% of the amount received. Work on the project must begin within One Hundred Eighty (180) days following approval process. Applicant may reapply if deadline is missed.
  • Eligible Improvements include aesthetic improvements to the building structure, such as exterior painting, installation of awnings, new windows and/or doors, and signage.
  • Adjoining parking lots, roofs and landscaping are ineligible as stand alone projects however they may be included as a component of the eligible improvements as described above and will only be considered in conjunction with the overall physical facade improvements to the structure.
  • Because of limited funding, staff from the County will evaluate the submissions and select those that beautify the neighborhood, will be a catalyst for other businesses and complement area improvements.

The Façade Grant Program benefits are contingent upon funding availability and are not to be construed as an entitlement or right of a property owner or applicant. Properties must be located in the designated areas targeted and approved by LORE.