CRA approves facade renovation grant program, allows nonprofits and defers interior rules

Jun 9, 2026

The CRA board approved a Facade & Renovation Assistance Program (FRAP) offering up to $15,000 per project at a 50/50 reimbursement match, permitting nonprofits to apply and removing the interior adaptive‑reuse section for later clarification. Vote: 3–1.

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The Community Redevelopment Agency voted to approve a commercial Facade & Renovation Assistance Program that reimburses eligible projects for up to 50% of costs with a $15,000 maximum award. Chair opened the item after staff presented program eligibility limited to properties inside the CRA district and prioritized visible, permanent exterior improvements.

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