Grants Pass Building Facade Matching Grant Fund Program

Grants Pass possesses a unique downtown environment that centers on a historic district with buildings that date back to the turn of the 20th century. These buildings, which are largely unreinforced masonry construction, represent an aesthetic that gives the downtown its character and charm; however, older buildings present maintenance issues that are expensive, and seldom are they current with building and safety codes. The purpose of the Grants Pass Façade Improvement Grant Fund is to provide grants for the restoration or renovation of these buildings and others in designated areas within the City of Grants Pass to increase the overall appearance as well as the potential usability and aesthetic of those structures. It is the intent of the city to encourage property owners of commercial buildings to restore the exterior facades of the buildings to their original design and character. This program has the potential to upgrade the physical and economic characteristics of downtown by improving the value of buildings on major thoroughfares in the Grants Pass Historic District.