Lake Villa, IL · Lake County
Downtown Improvement Grant Program Application
Commercial property owners, tenants, and business owners use this application to request matching grant reimbursement for eligible downtown improvements.
What this form is
This application requests a matching grant for eligible improvements to commercial properties in Lake Villa’s Downtown and eligible TIF or BDD areas. Applicants provide contact and property details, describe the proposed work and estimated costs, and submit a project timeline. The application requires a project narrative, color rendering, and at least two contractor quotes or proposals for each grant-funded item; work must not begin before Village approval.
Who needs it
Property owners, authorized commercial tenants, and business owners seeking grant support for eligible improvements to a qualifying commercial property need this application.
How to submit it
The document lists the Village of Lake Villa at 65 East Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, Illinois 60046, and phone number (847) 356-6100 as submission information.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so each signer simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Downtown Improvement Grant Program application and review its eligibility rules and application requirements.
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Complete And Sign
Enter applicant and property information, describe the proposed project and estimated costs, provide a timeline, and have the applicant and property owner sign where required.
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Gather Required Materials
Include a project narrative, color rendering, and at least two contractor quotes or proposals for each grant-funded item. A recent plat of survey may be requested.
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Submit To The Village
The document lists the Village of Lake Villa at 65 East Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, Illinois 60046, as submission information.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Downtown Improvement Grant?
- Eligible applicants include property owners, commercial tenants with written owner authorization, and business owners operating in eligible commercial properties.
- What must be included with the application?
- Submit a completed, signed application, project narrative, color rendering, and at least two contractor quotes or proposals for each item funded by the grant. A recent plat of survey may be requested.
- Do I need a notary for the Downtown Improvement Grant application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The document lists no notarized or sworn attachment; each signer simply signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Downtown Improvement Grant application?
- The document lists the Village of Lake Villa, 65 East Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, Illinois 60046, and phone number (847) 356-6100 as submission information.
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This Downtown Improvement Grant Program Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.