Plano, IL · Kendall County
Facade Improvement Grant Application
Commercial building owners and authorized business owners use this application to request Plano matching grant funds for eligible facade improvements.
What this form is
Plano’s Facade Improvement Program offers eligible applicants a matching grant for improvements to commercial building facades visible from a public right-of-way in the Downtown and Rt. 34 Corridor Business Districts. The application asks for applicant and property details, proposed improvements, project scope, cost estimates, and grant amounts. Applicants must include photographs, drawings, relevant samples and specifications, and building-owner authorization when applicable.
Who needs it
Commercial building owners or business owners with building-owner authorization in the Downtown or Rt. 34 Corridor Business Districts may apply.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required materials to City Hall, 17 E. Main Street, Plano, IL 60545, or email them to [email protected].
About notarization
The application and grant agreement signatures do not require a notary; after project completion, the agreement requires a notarized contractor statement with cost details.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Facade Improvement Grant Application packet.
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Complete and Sign the Application
Provide applicant, property, and building-owner details, describe the proposed work, and complete the requested cost and grant information.
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Gather Required Materials
Include current photographs, drawings, relevant samples and specifications, and building-owner authorization if the applicant is not the owner.
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Submit to the City
Send the application and required materials to City Hall or email them to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Plano’s facade improvement grant?
- Commercial building owners or business owners with building-owner authorization in the Downtown or Rt. 34 Corridor Business Districts may apply. Home-based businesses are not eligible.
- What materials must I submit with the application?
- Submit the signed application, current property photographs, proposed-improvement drawings, and relevant color and material samples or manufacturer specifications. Include a historic photograph if available and owner authorization if needed.
- Do I need a notary for the Facade Improvement Grant Application?
- No. The application and grant agreement signatures do not require a notary. After the work is complete, the agreement requires a notarized contractor statement with cost details.
- How do I submit the Facade Improvement Grant Application?
- Submit the completed application and required materials to City Hall at 17 E. Main Street, Plano, IL 60545, or email them to [email protected].
Need something notarized?
This Facade Improvement Grant Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.