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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
As the City of Indio continues its renaissance and revitalization efforts in the Downtown and Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan Areas, the City is engaging one of its most valuable assets — storefront businesses. As a way to enhance our Downtown and Highway 111 Corridor and provide support to our local businesses, the City has created the Building Beautification Program (the “Program”). The program is, as its public purpose, intended to encourage business owners and/or commercial property owners to enhance the appearance of properties through improvements to commercial buildings. Improvements can have a significant impact on the appearance, community pride, economic setting, and marketability of the properties and businesses located in the City of Indio’s Downtown and Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan Areas.
Building owners must own the building for 5 years continuously, or Businesses must remain in business for 5 years continuously. Grant will be forgiven on an annual basis at a rate of 20% per year.
Please read guidelines for complete requirements and eligibility of program.
GRANT AMOUNT
The Program will provide funding assistance of up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Funding assistance shall not exceed $40,000 for building façade improvements and $10,000 for interior improvements. The Program is administered by the City of Indio. Staff will make the determination as to the eligibility of applicants and projects to participate in the Program based on qualifying and eligibility measures as outlined in these guidelines. These guidelines and financial terms are in effect until the Program funds are expended.
A tiered grant amount will be allowed to assist businesses with small façade improvements and the requirements will differ based on amount.
- Grant under $10,000- Does not require a Regulatory Agreement to be recorded as part of the Grant Agreement.
- Grant above $10,001- A complete Grant Agreement with a Regulatory must be completed.
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
The Program is designed to support the City’s revitalization efforts in Downtown and Highway 111 Corridor by helping businesses enhance or revitalize storefronts.
Businesses must be located within the Downtown Specific Plan Area or Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan Area.
Click on the corresponding map to see if your business is located within the program areas.
Highway 111 Specific Plan Area
Eligible uses of funds are for:
- Exterior and Interior painting or wall coverings
- Façade Improvements
- Windows and window treatments
- Doors
- Floor covering
- Lighting systems
- Ceiling tiles
- Display cases affixed to the building
- Partition walls
- Exterior signs, vinyl letter signage (windows)
- Benches and trash receptacles
- Landscaping
- Outdoor seating
Ineligible Improvements include, but are not limited to:
- Building structural repairs;
- Portable signs; signs not mounted or attached to storefronts;
- Improvements that are not in the public view
- Improvements not approved by the City in writing.
NOTE: The City of Indio will award projects meeting the established eligibility criteria on a first come first served basis until the available funds are exhausted.
Full Program Guidelines
HWY 111 Building Beautification Program
Downtown Building Beautification Program
Agreement (for review purposes only. Agreements will be executed after project approval)
Downtown Building Beautification Grant Agreement
Highway 111 Building Beautification Grant Agreement
Required Document
Application
Please only complete the program application only if you have read through the program guidelines in its entirety. Incomplete applications will cause a delay in review and may not qualify for program consideration.