Shelby, OH · Richland County
Façade Improvement Assistance Application
Commercial property and business owners use this application to request City of Shelby grant assistance for eligible storefront and exterior improvements.
What this form is
This application requests City of Shelby grant assistance for eligible improvements to commercial storefronts and properties in the Central Business District. Applicants must apply before starting the work; completed improvements are not eligible. The form asks for business and applicant details, a cost estimate, and a description of the proposed improvements, and requires a visual representation and estimates from a registered trade person, contractor, or supplier.
Who needs it
Commercial property and business owners seeking grant assistance for eligible improvements in Shelby’s Central Business District need this application.
How to submit it
Contact Jessica Gribben, Economic Development Liaison, at 419-342-4159 or 43 W Main St, Shelby, OH 44875, to schedule an appointment. Submit the completed application to City of Shelby, Economic Development.
About notarization
This application is completed without a notary; it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment, and asks for the date of application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Façade Improvement Assistance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the business and applicant details, cost estimate, application date, and description of the proposed improvements.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include a visual representation of the work and estimates from a trade person, contractor, or supplier registered in the city.
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Contact The City And Submit
Contact the Economic Development Liaison to schedule an appointment, then submit the completed application to City of Shelby, Economic Development.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Façade Improvement Assistance Application?
- No. The application has no notary block and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment; it asks for the date of application.
- How do I submit the Façade Improvement Assistance Application?
- Contact Jessica Gribben, Economic Development Liaison, to schedule an appointment, then submit the completed application to City of Shelby, Economic Development.
- What must I include with the application?
- The application must include a visual representation of the proposed work and estimates from a bona fide trade person, contractor, or supplier registered in the city.
- Which improvements can this application cover?
- Listed eligible work includes exterior painting, signage, awnings, storefront cleaning or restoration, sidewalks, lighting, security devices, a new roof, planters, and related exterior improvements.