Facade Improvement Program

Rocky’s Hot Chicken transformed an unoccupied building on Laurens Road.

Rocky's Hot Chicken Before and After

Half-Moon Outfitters used the Facade Improvement Program to assist with its relocation to Stone Avenue.

Exterior of Halfmoon Outfitters, showing pre-remodel image at top

The Westone owners were able to transform their property into a neighborhood hub with local restaurants and retail. 

Exterior of Westone plaza, showing pre-remodel photo at top

The Anchorage Restaurant performed a pivotal improvement in the Village of West Greenville.

Anchorage Facade Before and After

Mill Village Market is an example of another renovation in the Village of West Greenville.

Lois Avenue Before and After

The City of Greenville’s Commercial Corridor Facade Improvement Program (CCFIP) provides financial assistance to commercial property owners and business owners/managers located in designated commercial corridors for qualified exterior building and site improvements. The purpose of the CCFIP is to support the revitalization of the City’s commercial corridors by stimulating private investment in high-quality improvements that enhance the appearance of buildings and properties, eliminate blight and address non-conforming design standards.

Approved applicants are eligible for a 50% reimbursement on eligible expenses equal to or less than $10,000, plus a 30% reimbursement on additional eligible expenses greater than the initial $10,000 spent up to the maximum grant amount of $10,000. 

The Featured Commercial Corridor is Wade Hampton Boulevard. Approved applicants are eligible for a 50% reimbursement on eligible expenses equal to or less than $10,000, plus a 30% reimbursement on additional eligible expenses greater than the initial $10,000 spent up to the maximum grant amount of $25,000.

Expenditures eligible for reimbursement include those solely related to exterior building improvements (cosmetic and/or structural) and site improvements.

Applications must be received and approved in writing before façade construction begins. 

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Facade Improvement Program Guidelines (PDF)
Facade Improvement Program Application (Web)
Property Owner Consent Form (Web)
City of Greenville Vendor Application (PDF)
Federal W-9 (PDF)