Walled Lake, MI · Oakland County
Sign and Facade Grant Program Application
Property owners, tenants, or developers use this application to request Walled Lake DDA grant funding for eligible commercial building facade or sign improvements.
What this form is
The application requests grant funding for eligible sign or facade improvements in the Walled Lake Downtown Development District. Applicants provide contact and property information, identify the grant type, describe the work, and provide estimated costs and completion time; plans, drawings, color choices, and a proposed budget are also required. The DDA Board must approve the application before work begins, and completed-project documents are required to receive reimbursement.
Who needs it
Commercial property owners, tenants, or developers seeking DDA grant funding for eligible sign or facade improvements should complete this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed application, plans, drawings, and cost estimates to the DDA office at least one week before the Design Committee meeting. Contact Walled Lake City Hall, 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake, MI 48390, for more information.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; after project completion, the guidelines require a sworn statement and contractor lien waivers.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Walled Lake Sign and Facade Grant Program Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, select a sign or facade grant, and describe the improvements and estimated costs.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach plans, drawings, color choices, cost estimates, and a proposed budget.
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Submit To The DDA
Return the application and attachments to the DDA office at least one week before the Design Committee meeting. Do not begin work before DDA Board approval.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Walled Lake sign and facade grant?
- The guidelines identify commercial or mixed-use property owners, tenants, or developers in good standing with the City and DDA as eligible applicants. Tenants need signed owner permission and a lease of at least three years.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include plans, drawings, cost estimates, color choices, and a proposed budget. The application also asks for applicant and property owner details, the improvement scope, building address, estimated cost, and completion time.
- Do I need a notary for the Sign and Facade Grant Program Application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. The guidelines later require a sworn statement and contractor lien waivers after the project is complete.
- How do I submit the Sign and Facade Grant Program Application?
- Return the completed application and supporting plans, drawings, and cost estimates to the DDA office at least one week before the Design Committee meeting. Contact Walled Lake City Hall for more information.
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This Sign and Facade Grant Program Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.