Ocilla, GA · Irwin County
Facade Improvement Grant Application
Businesses and property owners in Ocilla’s downtown district use this application to request matching grant funds for eligible building facade improvements.
What this form is
This application lets eligible property owners and business tenants request matching grant funds for eligible facade improvements in Ocilla’s Downtown Development Authority boundaries. It asks for applicant, business, property owner, and project details; applicants must submit before work begins and include a contractor cost estimate, plus other listed materials when applicable. The form describes the grant’s reimbursement terms and completion requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners and business tenants with a valid lease and owner authority may apply for eligible improvements to property in the downtown business district.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Ocilla Downtown Development Authority before work begins. Drop it off at City Hall, mail it to Ocilla DDA, P.O. Box 626, Ocilla, GA 31774, or email it to the city clerk.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for no sworn statement or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Facade Improvement Grant Application from the City of Ocilla website.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, business, property owner, and project information, then sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a contractor cost estimate and, when applicable, owner consent, paint samples, and an approved Certificate of Appropriateness.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Ocilla Downtown Development Authority before work begins by dropping it off, mailing it, or emailing the city clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Facade Improvement Grant Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it asks for no sworn statement or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Facade Improvement Grant Application?
- Submit it to the Ocilla Downtown Development Authority before work begins. Drop it off at City Hall, mail it to Ocilla DDA, P.O. Box 626, Ocilla, GA 31774, or email it to the city clerk.
- What should I attach to the application?
- Include a contractor’s cost estimate. If applicable, also include the property owner’s consent letter, paint color samples, and an approved Certificate of Appropriateness.
- When must I apply for the facade grant?
- Submit the application before work begins. Applications submitted after work is completed will not be considered.
Need something notarized?
This Facade Improvement Grant Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ocilla form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.