Cheviot, OH · Hamilton County
Façade Improvement Grant Application
This five-page application is for property owners or business applicants seeking City of Cheviot façade grant funding for eligible improvements to a qualifying commercial building.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application asks for property and applicant details, a description and estimated cost of proposed work, contractor information, and documentation of available funds. It also includes certifications for the property owner and applicant and explains eligible and ineligible buildings and improvements. Applicants use it to request grant reimbursement for qualifying façade work; the form notes that the County reimbursement request is limited to $10,000 and the applicant must commit at least 20% of the project budget.
Who needs it
Property owners or business applicants seeking a Cheviot façade improvement grant for eligible work on a qualifying commercial building should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment-before-me blocks for the property owner and applicant certifications; the lawful property owner named in each block signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the five-page Façade Improvement Grant Application from the City of Cheviot.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, applicant, project budget, contractor, and proposed improvement details; gather the requested attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s acknowledgment blocks.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certifications during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required attachments to the City of Cheviot.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cheviot. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the application certifications notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the certifications during the video session and submit the completed application and attachments to the city.
- Do I need to have the property owner’s certification notarized?
- The form includes an acknowledgment-before-me block for the property owner certification. It also includes a second acknowledgment block with the applicant certification; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Ohio has authorized online notarization by its own notaries since 2019. A commissioned online notary can notarize the acknowledgment during a remote video session; check with the city about how it accepts the completed application.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form requests a contractor estimate and a certified bank letter verifying fund availability. If the grant request is part of additional façade improvements, it also asks for a summary of those improvements and costs.