Hillsboro, IL · Montgomery County
Façade Improvement Grant Application
Commercial property owners or tenants use this application to request Hillsboro grant funding for eligible exterior improvements to buildings in the designated business district.
What this form is
This application requests matching grant assistance for exterior renovations or restoration of eligible commercial buildings in Hillsboro’s established Business District Area. It asks for applicant and property details, estimated project cost, proposed improvements, and a project summary; applicants must also provide current photos, cost estimates, and available plans or renderings. The packet includes a sample grant agreement.
Who needs it
Commercial property owners or tenants seeking grant support for exterior improvements to an eligible Hillsboro business district property should apply.
How to submit it
Complete the application and return it with the listed checklist items to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. The document directs questions to the Economic Development Department at [email protected] or (217) 532-5566.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the application and grant agreement call for signatures and dates, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Hillsboro Façade Improvement Grant Application packet.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, estimated project costs, proposed improvements, and a written project summary.
- 3
Gather The Listed Materials
Include current property photos, bids or cost estimates, and available renderings, site plans, drawings, or other project materials.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign the application and return it with the listed materials to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Hillsboro facade grant application request?
- It requests applicant and property information, estimated project costs, proposed improvements, and a written project summary. Applicants must also provide photos, cost estimates, and available project plans or renderings.
- Who can apply for the facade improvement grant?
- Commercial property owners or tenants may apply for eligible exterior work on commercial buildings in the established Hillsboro Business District Area. A tenant applicant needs the property owner's permission.
- Do I need a notary for the Hillsboro facade grant application?
- No. The application and grant agreement call for signatures and dates, and the listed attachments do not include a notarized or sworn document.
- How do I submit the Hillsboro facade grant application?
- Return the completed application and checklist items to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. The document lists the Economic Development Department for questions.
Need something notarized?
This Façade Improvement Grant Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.