Do I need a notary for the Façade/Exterior Improvement Grant Application?

No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date and, if different, the property owner’s signature and date. It does not require notarization.

Who can apply for this DDA grant?

The program is available to property owners and commercial tenants located within the City of Center Line’s Downtown Development Authority District.

What attachments are required with the application?

The application lists proof of ownership, current county and city taxes, a property photo, a proposed financing plan, and construction or architectural drawings. Tenants also provide a signed owner approval letter, and project proposals require three contractor quotes, bids, or estimates.

Center Line, MI · Macomb County

No notary required

Façade/Exterior Improvement Grant Application

Property owners and commercial tenants in Center Line’s Downtown Development Authority District use this application to request grant assistance for eligible exterior improvements.

What this form is

This application requests DDA grant assistance for exterior building, landscaping, or parking-area improvements in the Downtown Development Authority District. Applicants provide business and property details, describe proposed work, list project costs and financing, and attach supporting documents, including three contractor quotes, bids, or estimates. DDA Board approval is required, and submitting an application does not guarantee funding.

Who needs it

Property owners and commercial tenants in Center Line’s DDA District seeking grant assistance for eligible exterior improvements should complete this application.

How to submit it

Forward the application and attachments to Center Line Downtown Development Authority, Attn: Dennis Champine, 7070 East Ten Mile Road, Center Line, MI 48015.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires applicant and, if different, owner signatures, but does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Façade/Exterior Improvement Grant Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the blanks, check applicable boxes, and write “not applicable” for items that do not apply.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the listed supplemental documents and three contractor quotes, bids, or estimates for the proposed project.
4
Submit To The DDA
Forward the application and attachments to the Center Line Downtown Development Authority at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Façade/Exterior Improvement Grant Application?: No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date and, if different, the property owner’s signature and date. It does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Façade/Exterior Improvement Grant Application?: Send the completed application and attachments to the Center Line Downtown Development Authority, Attn: Dennis Champine, 7070 East Ten Mile Road, Center Line, MI 48015.
Who can apply for this DDA grant?: The program is available to property owners and commercial tenants located within the City of Center Line’s Downtown Development Authority District.
What attachments are required with the application?: The application lists proof of ownership, current county and city taxes, a property photo, a proposed financing plan, and construction or architectural drawings. Tenants also provide a signed owner approval letter, and project proposals require three contractor quotes, bids, or estimates.

Need something notarized?

This Façade/Exterior Improvement Grant Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.