Bradford, PA · McKean County
Facade Improvement Program Application
Commercial property owners and tenants use this application to request matching grant funding for eligible facade rehabilitation in Bradford’s Central Business/Historic District.
What this form is
This application requests matching grant funding for eligible rehabilitation of commercial building facades in Bradford’s Central Business/Historic District. It asks for property, owner or tenant, project cost, job, work description, and cost estimate information. Applicants must include ownership or leasehold documentation, a tax statement, facade photos, and signed bids; tenants also need the owner’s written approval.
Who needs it
Commercial property owners or tenants seeking facade improvement grant funding for an eligible building in Bradford’s Central Business/Historic District need this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed application to the Main Street manager’s office at the OECD, 20 Russell Boulevard, Bradford, PA 16701, with the required supporting documents.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the program agreement, and the OECD completes its approval section.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Bradford Facade Improvement Program application and guidelines.
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Complete and Sign
Provide the property, applicant, project cost, job, proposed work, and cost estimate information; sign the application and program agreement.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include ownership or leasehold documentation, a tax statement, two copies of a color facade photo, and signed bids. Tenants also need owner approval.
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Submit to the OECD
Return the completed package to the Main Street manager’s office at the OECD, 20 Russell Boulevard, Bradford, PA 16701.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Facade Improvement Program Application?
- No. The document has signature and date lines but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the program agreement, and the OECD completes its section.
- How do I submit the Facade Improvement Program Application?
- Return the completed application and required supporting documents to the Main Street manager’s office at the OECD, 20 Russell Boulevard, Bradford, PA 16701.
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- The application lists a tax statement, ownership or leasehold documentation, two copies of a color facade photo, and signed bids. A tenant applicant also needs the property owner’s written approval.
- Who can apply for facade improvement funding?
- Owners or tenants of eligible commercial buildings in Bradford’s Central Business/Historic District can apply. Tenants must receive approval from the building owner to do the work.
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This Facade Improvement Program Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bradford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.