Program Guidelines

1. Funds shall be allocated on a first come first served basis.  Only one grant shall be awarded per business.  Tenants may qualify upon receipt of written consent from the owner of the building.
   
   
2. All grant funds awarded require a matching dollar for dollar expenditure by the owner/tenant.  Each new business is eligible to receive up to $5,000 for landscaping improvements in the public right of way. The property owner/tenants matching contribution can be used for landscaping, façade improvements, painting, parking and signage.
3. Facades of commercial and industrial buildings shall be constructed to maintain a quality image consistent with the character of the area.
4. Buildings shall be designed, constructed and maintained to compliment and accept the architectural features of the building.  All accessories, signs, awnings, etc. shall likewise harmonize with the overall character of the building. 
5. No work for which a grant is sought shall begin until authorized by the City of Lauderhill.
6. No grant shall be rewarded to government owned properties, to tenants in government owned properties, or non-profit organizations.
7. Work done by applicant requires an estimate from an architect or license contractor to verify that costs are within reasonable parameters.
8. Grantee is responsible for obtaining any permits required for the project.  Cost of permitting cannot be part of the grant funding.
9. Any unapproved changes will void the grant.  If Grantee decides to change the project after approval they must contact the City of Lauderhill.

Introduction

Program Objectives

Project Goals

Ineligible Improvements