Commercial Facade Improvement Grant

business owner outside store front

The City of Port St. Lucie is committed to enhancing the vitality of our commercial areas. The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program will support local businesses in revitalizing their storefronts and creating a more welcoming and inviting atmosphere for customers. Funding is provided through a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

By improving the visual appeal of our commercial areas, we can:

  • Boost economic activity: Attract more customers, increase foot traffic and stimulate local spending.
  • Enhance property values: Improve the overall aesthetic of the area, leading to increased property values for businesses and nearby residents.
  • Create a stronger sense of community: Foster a more vibrant and engaging experience for everyone.
  • Promote local businesses: Support the growth and success of local entrepreneurs.

Program Overview

Purpose: To assist business owners in the restoration, renovation or improvement of commercial facades.

Funding: Business owners can receive up to $10,000 through a matching grant, with the program paying 50% of the improvement costs and the business owners paying the other 50%. For example, if a business owner wishes to purchase new doors and an awning, and the total project cost is $20,000, the business owner can apply for a grant and be reimbursed $10,000.

Disbursement of Funding: Funds are reimbursed after project completion and submission of required documentation.

Who is Eligible: Property or business owners, or their tenants who wish to improve the external appearance of their business, which must be located in the targeted CDBG census tract areas.

Target Areas: Specific CDBG Census Tracts within the City of Port St. Lucie

Eligible Projects

Eligible: Exterior painting, lighting, door/window repairs, awnings, landscaping, signage, minor façade improvements, living wall installation.

Ineligible: New construction, residential properties, interior modifications, public sidewalks, painting unpainted brick.

Building Type and Ownership Requirements

Building Type: Applicants must have a for-profit business with facades visible from the street. Improvements must be limited to the street-facing portion of the building.

Ownership Requirements: Both business owners and property owners are eligible to apply for the grant as well as tenants. If the applicant is a tenant of the property, then permission from the property owner must be obtained.

How to Apply

Submit applications online through the ZoomGrants portal from March 4, 2025, at 9 a.m. to April 8, 2025 at 5 p.m.

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Watch the information session from Feb. 25, 2025

Contact

For more information and detailed guidelines, please review the program guide or contact the Neighborhood Services Department at 772-344-4084 or neighborhoodservices@cityofpsl.com.

See Program Guide(PDF, 637KB)

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