Storefront Renovation

BADC administers the City of Cleveland’s Storefront Renovation Program in the neighborhood retail district. The program offers design and financial assistance to commercial property owners and businesses that comprehensively rehabilitate the exteriors of their buildings.

The goal of the Storefront Renovation Program is to make a visual and economic impact in neighborhood retail districts to keep Cleveland strong and competitive in a regional shopping market. Community Development Block Grant funds provides low interest loans and rebates of as much as $25,000.

The Storefront Renovation Program is not a maintenance program. In order to qualify for the program, the work has to involve making a major difference in the façade of the building. One of the guidelines is to restore and maintain the architectural integrity of the building. A City Design Specialist provides free assistance toward laying out the scope and design of the improvements. For more information contact Cathy Sabolik, Storefront Consultant...