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Landmarks commission program seeks $25,000 for paint-and-repair grants to help historic-property owners
Summary
Charlie Griffith described the Landmarks Paint and Repair Grant: grants cover about 15% of project cost up to $3,000, last year’s allocation was $20,000 (nine grants), and six applications are pending for the June agenda; staff asked for $25,000 for 2026.
Charlie Griffith presented details of the Landmarks Paint and Repair Grant program, saying the city has nine historic districts and roughly 31 individually designated local landmarks — about 400 properties total. "The standard amount for paint and repair grants is 15% of the cost of a project... up to a maximum of $3,000," Griffith said, describing eligibility (properties in low-to-moderate-income census tracts and Landmarks Commission approval required for exterior work).
Griffith told the committee last year’s allocation was $20,000 and nine grants were approved; he said six applications are on hand now and staff requested $25,000 for the next allocation so pending applications can be scheduled for the June agenda. The program reimburses property owners after work is completed and contractors have been paid.
