Bradford, PA · McKean County
Downtown Bradford Façade Improvement Program Application Form
Property and business owners in Bradford’s historic business district use this application to request financial assistance for exterior building or storefront improvements.
What this form is
The application requests financial assistance for proposed exterior improvements to a building or storefront in Bradford’s historic business district. Applicants provide their contact and property details, describe the work, estimate its cost, and include two professional quotes or estimates. Do not begin work before receiving project approval; approved work may also require a certificate of appropriateness from HARB and other city permits.
Who needs it
Property and business owners in Bradford’s historic business district who want to request assistance for exterior building or storefront improvements should complete this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed application with project quotes to the Main Street Manager at 23 Kennedy Street, Suite 102, P.O. Box 490, Bradford, PA 16701, or email [email protected].
About notarization
No notary is required for this application; the applicant signs and dates it, and a tenant applicant also needs the property owner’s signature.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Bradford Façade Improvement Program application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter applicant and property details, describe the proposed work, estimate its cost, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Project Quotes
Include two professional quotes or estimates. If you are a tenant who is not the property owner, obtain the owner’s approval and signature.
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Submit To The City
Return the application and quotes to the Main Street Manager at the listed address or email them to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Bradford’s Façade Improvement Program?
- The form is for property and business owners in Bradford’s historic business district seeking assistance for exterior building or storefront improvements.
- What should I include with the application?
- Describe the proposed work, estimate its cost, and include two professional quotes or estimates. A tenant who is not the property owner also needs the owner’s approval and signature.
- Do I need a notary for the Façade Improvement Program application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application; a tenant applicant also needs the property owner’s signature. The form does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Façade Improvement Program application?
- Return the completed application with project quotes to the Main Street Manager at the address listed on the form, or email it to [email protected].
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