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he Carlisle Commercial Façade Improvement Program was approved by Borough Council to encourage businesses in the downtown target area to upgrade the physical appearance of properties.

The program offers grants equal to 75% of the eligible property improvement cost but no more than $5,000. Eligible work items include:

• Repainting brick
• Paint Removal (chemical only)
• Repointing Masonry
• Restoration of Historic Markers
• Caulking
• Installation of Awnings
• Repair or Replacement of Shutters
• Repair/Paint Architectural Metals, Handrails and/or Trim
• Stabilize/Repair Structural Deficiencies
• Repair or Restore Windows
• Replacement of Windows with Like Kind
• Repair/Replace Storefront
• Replace Gutters and Downspouts
• Repair/Replace Roof

The Redevelopment Authority staff will prepare written specifications for the work and the Authority staff will assist the owner in soliciting bids from qualified contractors. The owner may select any bid within 110% of the Authority staff’s estimate for tile work. The owner will be required to provide the Authority with his/her share of the project cost before the project begins.

Additional information that may be of interest to potential applicants include:

• All work undertaken with funds through this program must be considered by the architectural review board and be approved by Borough Council.
• All work undertaken through this program must meet the Historic preservation guidelines of the U.S. Department of Interior.
• Under certain circumstances, commercial wage rates may apply to projects undertaken with these funds.

Property owners interested in taking advantage of this program should complete the attached application form. Any questions about this program should be directed to the Redevelopment Authority (717) 249-0789.

 

APPLICATION

CARLISLE COMMERCIAL

FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Name of Owner ___________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________

Address of Property to be Rehabilitated ____________________________________________

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Description of work that you want to accomplish ____________________________________________

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Estimated Project Cost (if known) ____________________________________________

Time frame for completing work ____________________________________________

Please return this form along with:

Photograph of Property

$100 non-refundable application fee addressed to: