Do I need a notary for the TIF Improvement Program Grant Application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It requests contractor or vendor receipts, without saying they must be notarized.

How do I submit the TIF grant application?

Submit it to the City of Byron Economic Development Director at PO Box 916, 232 W. Second St., Byron, IL 61010.

When should I apply for a TIF grant?

Submit the application for review and approval before the project begins. Work completed before staff review is ineligible.

What should I attach to the application?

The application says to attach all contractor or vendor receipts for the construction or renovation cost estimate.

Byron, IL · Ogle County

No notary required

TIF Improvement Program Grant Application

Businesses and property owners use this application to request a grant for improvements in Byron’s Central Redevelopment Project Area.

What this form is

This application requests a grant through Byron’s Central Redevelopment Project Area TIF Improvement Program. Applicants must submit it for review and approval before work begins; work completed before staff review is ineligible. The form asks about the applicant, property owners, project scope, redevelopment goals, estimated costs, funding sources, and why the project needs TIF assistance. Attach contractor or vendor receipts.

Who needs it

Businesses and property owners seeking a TIF grant for a project in Byron’s Central Redevelopment Project Area should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Byron Economic Development Director, PO Box 916, 232 W. Second St., Byron, IL 61010.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requests contractor or vendor receipts, but does not say they must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the TIF Improvement Program Grant Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property-owner details, describe the project, explain its goals and need for TIF assistance, and list costs and funding sources.
3
Gather Receipts
Attach all contractor or vendor receipts for the project cost estimate.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the City of Byron Economic Development Director at the address listed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the TIF Improvement Program Grant Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It requests contractor or vendor receipts, without saying they must be notarized.
How do I submit the TIF grant application?: Submit it to the City of Byron Economic Development Director at PO Box 916, 232 W. Second St., Byron, IL 61010.
When should I apply for a TIF grant?: Submit the application for review and approval before the project begins. Work completed before staff review is ineligible.
What should I attach to the application?: The application says to attach all contractor or vendor receipts for the construction or renovation cost estimate.

Need something notarized?

This TIF Improvement Program Grant Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.