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UEZ West Facade Grants

The Application Deadline is March 27, 2026. All Applications need to be turned in to Tonya Fischer  (tfischer@cityofnewalbany.com) in the Redevelopment Office of City Hall.

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Program Overview

The New Albany Urban Enterprise Association Façade Grant Program/UEZ West stimulates investment, promotes architectural appreciation, and initiates aesthetic improvements to historic residential & commercial properties. The program is administered by staff members, who will work directly with applicants during the grant application process. All completed applications must be reviewed by a three-member Façade Grant Review Committee before being approved for funding.

Program Objectives

The primary objectives of the Façade Improvement Grant Program are to:

  •  Assist 10 homeowners west of State Street to upgrade their homes and improve the overall appearance of their neighborhood. $10,000 per house will be awarded; this includes sketches, labor, and materials. These opportunities are on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Stimulate investment through preservation and rehabilitation of residential buildings by offering financial and limited assistance for façade improvements;
  • Promote architectural appreciation through the maintenance and rehabilitation of properties using practices that conserve the existing buildings and encourage the maintenance of distinct architectural features; and to
  • Initiate aesthetic improvements by helping offset the cost of rehabilitation of an existing or creation of a facade that is architecturally consistent with our city.
Program Requirements and Guidelines

Eligibility Requirements

To participate in the UEZ West/Façade Improvement Grant Program, an eligible property must:

  • Be located on 6th, 7th, or 8th Street, between W. Elm St. and W. Main St.
  • Have residential activity as its primary purpose
  • Not be delinquent in property taxes, city liens, fines, or have any outstanding code compliance issues. This requirement applies to both the property and the applicant.

Program Guidelines

  • Start of Work: Work related to a Façade Improvement Grant cannot begin until authorized by the Program Administrator.
  • Distribution of Grant Money: Funds will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Changes to Project Plans: Any unapproved changes will void the grant and result in nonpayment of funds.
  • A contractor hired by the New Albany Urban Enterprise Association will make the improvements.
Eligible and Ineligible Improvements & Expenses

Eligible Improvements & Expenses

  • Doors & Windows: Repair, restoration, replacement, and installation of doors and windows, frames, railings, sills, glazing, or glass. Restoration or reconstruction of the original residence entrance, as well as original window openings, is encouraged.
  • Exterior Wall Finishes: Cleaning, repairing, or repainting the building exterior surfaces, including brick, stone, wood, cast iron, tile, stucco, or other similar exterior finishes and decorative treatments. All exterior wall finishes and improvements will be compatible with the architectural style of the house, and color schemes shall accent the house and harmonize with adjacent homes.
  • Cornices and Decorative Detailing: Repairing or replacing cornices and other decorative detailing.
  • Hardscape: Hardscape, such as trellis work and fixtures that are permanently a part of the façade of the house, may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they are part of a larger design scheme.
  • Other Repairs: Repairs and other exterior improvements that may improve the aesthetic quality and historic integrity of the house.
  • Lighting: Restoration, replacement, or new construction of historically and/or architecturally sensitive decorative lighting fixtures for the exterior of the house.
  • The front of the house must face a street, not an alley.

Ineligible Improvements & Expenses

  • New Architectural Features: Repair or the creation of features not consistent with the original architecture.
  • Interior Improvements: Including restoration or rehabilitation work and interior window coverings.
  • Site Improvements: Including paving, fencing, and improved pedestrian amenities such as sidewalks or benches.
  • Landscaping: Including but not limited to street trees, shrubbery, raised planters, planting areas, irrigation systems, or other plant materials.
  • Electrical Work: Except as related to appropriate exterior lighting.
  • Security Systems
  • Personal Property: The purchase and installation of furnishings, equipment, or other personal property that does not transfer ownership as part of the real estate.
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