Nokomis, IL · Montgomery County
Business District Grant Application
Commercial property owners or tenants use this application to request Nokomis grant assistance for eligible building repairs and improvements.
What this form is
The application requests grant assistance for improvements to commercial properties within the Nokomis Business District. Applicants provide business and property details, describe proposed work and estimated costs, and include a recent property tax bill, contractor bids or estimates, and any available project plans or renderings. City approval is required before work begins or costs are incurred, and approved applicants must enter into a grant agreement.
Who needs it
Property owners or legal tenants representing a business in the designated Nokomis Business District may apply for eligible commercial property improvements.
How to submit it
During the enrollment period, mail, email, or hand deliver the completed application and required attachments to the Nokomis City Clerk, 22 S. Cedar Street, Nokomis, IL 62075, or [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if separate, the building owner sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Nokomis Business District Grant Application PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Provide business, property, and project information, describe the proposed work, and have the applicant sign and date the form.
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Gather Required Attachments
Add the most recent property tax bill, contractor bids or cost estimates, and available project plans, renderings, or drawings.
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Submit To The City
During the enrollment period, mail, email, or hand deliver the application and attachments to the Nokomis City Clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Nokomis Business District Grant?
- A property owner or legal tenant representing a business may apply for eligible improvements to a qualifying commercial property in the designated Nokomis Business District.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Include a completed and signed application, the most recent property tax bill, contractor bids or preliminary cost estimates, and available renderings, site plans, drawings, or other project materials.
- How do I submit the Business District Grant Application?
- During the enrollment period, mail, email, or hand deliver the application and attachments to the Nokomis City Clerk at 22 S. Cedar Street, Nokomis, IL 62075, or email [email protected].
- Do I need a notary for the Business District Grant Application?
- No. This application has signature lines but no notary block; the applicant and, if separate, building owner sign and date it.
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