Program Eligibility & Requirements
Criteria
A property must be located within the legal boundaries of the Downtown Development District to be eligible. An owner or tenant with multiple buildings may apply once for each building. The following criteria will also apply:
- Only buildings with retail, commercial, or professional uses consistent with desired downtown land uses are eligible.
- Properties must be structurally sound, roof intact, and meet basic public safety codes. Proposed façade improvements must also comply with all applicable building and zoning codes.
- Awnings and signs are eligible expenses under program guidelines, and are encouraged as part of a comprehensive façade restoration project.
- Any façades abutting public rights of way are eligible projects. This includes rear façades, as well as highly-visible façades. Side façades that do not abut public rights of way will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Building owners or tenants are eligible. If a tenant applies for assistance, he/she must provide written proof that the building owner has authorized proposed improvements.
- Applicants will be required to complete an application form provided by the Cadillac DDA.
- All required municipal / governmental permits must be obtained prior to the start of any construction.
Contact
For more information, contact Precia Garland, Assistant City Manager, at (231) 775-0181 x 120.
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