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Motivated by a desire to safeguard cultural heritage, stabilize and improve property values, and to foster civic beauty, every level of government offers a program (or - in some cases- several programs) to offset a portion of the private costs of renovating and restoring historic properties. As a citizen of each, you are able and encouraged to apply for these tax credits at every level.
Each year, the City of Frederick Department of Economic Development applies for grants through the State of Maryland (DHCD) to assist small business owners with façade improvements and, more recently, to help with improvements to the interiors of those businesses.
In collaboration with The City of Frederick, Downtown Frederick Partnership, and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), nearly 100 businesses in historic Downtown Frederick have received matching grant funds to enhance their facades since 2004.
The Facade Improvement Program is funded through DHCD's Community Legacy program and is targeted at strengthening the community through commercial revitalization, business retention, and attraction
Take a look at some of the most recently completed facade improvement projects within Downtown Frederick
