Facade Improvement Program
OverviewThe Cadillac Downtown Development Authority (DDA), in partnership with the City of Cadillac and the Cadillac Downtown Fund, has created a Downtown Façade Improvement Program that is intended to directly stimulate façade design improvements to downtown buildings in a coordinated fashion, stressing overall compatibility with the historical significance and uniqueness of Cadillac's downtown structures.
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Project Review and Selection Process
Façade Review Committee members and City staff will work closely with property owners and tenants to determine initial eligibility under program guidelines. Once the initial scope of work has been determined, the applicant will present the project to the Façade Review Committee. The Committee will meet as needed to provide input, make suggestions to the scope of work, and approve or deny individual projects. Upon approval by the Committee, the application will be sent to the participating bank of the applicant's choice for financing.
Ineligible Uses of Program Funds
Program loan funds may not be utilized for any of the following uses:
- Refinancing existing debt
- Property acquisition
- Interior improvements and/or furnishings
- Site plan, building, or sign permit fees
- Property appraisal costs, legal fees, or loan origination fees
- Labor costs paid to the owner / applicant or relatives of the owner / applicant
Rights Reserved
The Cadillac DDA reserves the right to reject any and all applications. The specific program guidelines detailed herein are subject to revisions or amendment by the Façade Committee. The Cadillac DDA may discontinue this program at any time, subject to the availability of program funding and the participating bank's continued participation.
Contact
For more information, contact Precia Garland, Assistant City Manager, at (231) 775-0181 x 120.