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Industrial & Commercial Facade Improvement Program
Above is an example of a type of facade improvement project eligible through this program.
Do you qualify for up to $150k?
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The Elk Grove Village Façade Improvement Program offers 50% reimbursement—up to $150,000—for exterior upgrades to existing buildings located in eligible TIF districts. A total of $1 million in funding is available, with grants awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last.
Please note: This program is for industrial & commercial buildings. If you are a retail business looking to upgrade your facade please visit our Retail Facade Improvement page.
Step 1. Check Your Location
To qualify, your property must be located in one of our eligible Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts listed below:
- Arlington Heights/Higgins TIF
- Higgins Corridor TIF
- Busse/Elmhurst TIF
Step 2: Confirm Project Details
To be eligible for a Façade Improvement Grant:
- Only existing commercial or industrial buildings are eligible.
- New construction projects are not eligible.
- The program only funds exterior façade improvements.
- Proposed improvements must be separate and distinct from any work being done under other Village tax incentive programs.
Step 3: Eligible Improvements
Eligible Improvements
Eligible façade improvements include, but are not limited to:
- Restoration or replacement of exterior architectural features
- Installation or repair of windows and doors
- Exterior painting and masonry work on the facade
- Installation of awnings or canopies
- Upgrading signage in accordance with Village codes
- Enhancements to exterior building lighting fixtures
Ineligible Improvements
The following are examples of ineligible expenses:
- Interior renovations or improvements
- Roof repairs or replacements
- Parking lot resurfacing or repairs
- Fencing that is not integral to the façade design
- Routine maintenance or repairs
- Improvements not visible from the public right-of-way
- Landscaping
- Sidewalk replacements
Step 4: Interested? Contact Us.
- Please review the full program overview document: Program Overview
- Please reference the Village's Industrial & Commercial Design Guidelines to understand the level of investment that the Village would require for incentives and grants.
- If interested, begin by submitting the interest form below.
- Note: If you do not currently qualify for the Facade Improvement Program but wish to be added to a list for future incentive programs, fill out the form below and select the field under "Future Incentives"
- A member of our Business Development team will:
- Follow up to confirm your eligibility.
- Schedule a pre-application meeting to discuss your project.
- Provide next steps for the program.
Step 5: Questions?
Not sure if you qualify?
Reach out—we're happy to help!
Sue Dees
Director of Business Development & Marketing
📧 sdees@elkgrove.org
📞 847-357-4005