FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Program Overview
The Façade Improvement Program helps property and business owners in Page invest in the exterior appearance of commercial buildings. The City reimburses up to 50% of eligible project costs, up to $15,000, for improvements like painting, signage, lighting, awnings, and murals.
The program supports locally owned, independently operated businesses working to revitalize their storefronts and strengthen Page’s commercial districts. National and regional chains and franchises are not eligible.
Who's Eligible
Eligible applicants include property owners and tenants of commercial buildings within the Façade Improvement Program Area. Tenants must have written owner authorization to apply.
A property owner, business owner, or affiliated entity may receive no more than one grant per fiscal year. A commercial property or business location may receive no more than one façade grant in any two-fiscal-year period, regardless of ownership changes.
As a condition of funding, property owners must execute and record a Deed of Easement with the Coconino County Recorder’s Office, requiring funded improvements to be maintained for 10 years. The City provides the easement template; the applicant is responsible for the $30 recording fee.
Already completed a project?
Qualifying improvements completed on or after January 1, 2023 may be reimbursed retroactively, subject to program requirements and City approval. Retroactive reimbursements are capped at 50% of the program’s total funding for the fiscal year.
What's Covered
All projects must comply with City of Page building, zoning, fire, and design codes. The primary focus is the building elevation facing a public street or main entrance; side and rear elevations may also qualify when publicly visible, including on corner lots.
Eligible improvements
- Exterior painting and façade repair, including murals (new or restoration)
- Architectural trim and decorative façade elements
- Building-mounted exterior signage (substantial upgrades, not routine rebranding)
- Canopies and awnings
- Exterior doors and windows
- Façade and display-window lighting
- Permanent outdoor dining improvements attached to the building or dining area
Not eligible
- Temporary or portable items (furniture, portable heaters, A-frame signs)
- Landscaping and other site work not tied to the façade
- Parking lot paving, resurfacing, or striping
- HVAC, evaporative coolers, and other mechanical equipment
- Trash enclosures and utility screening
- New building construction and roof repairs (except portions tied to a renovated façade)
- Interior work
- Billboards, freestanding, and pole signs
- New-business signage or rebranding that isn’t a substantial upgrade
Funding
Up to $100,000 in City funds is available for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The program reimburses up to 50% of eligible project costs, with a $1,000 minimum project cost and a $15,000 maximum reimbursement per project. Applicants are responsible for all costs above the City’s reimbursement.
Total Project Cost | City Reimbursement | Applicant Contribution |
|---|---|---|
$1,000 | $500 | $500 |
$10,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
$30,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
$40,000 | $15,000 | $25,000 |
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. MST on March 1, 2027. Approved projects must be completed, with all reimbursement documentation submitted, by 5:00 p.m. MST on June 1, 2027, unless otherwise authorized by the City.
How to Apply
- Submit a complete application with all required supporting documentation online, in person, or by email to Development Services.
- Development Services reviews each application for completeness, eligibility, and compliance with program requirements and City codes. Staff aim to complete the initial review within 10 business days.
- Approved applicants receive written notification of the award, including project scope and maximum reimbursement amount.
- Property owners execute and record the Deed of Easement prior to reimbursement.
- Applicants submit paid invoices, receipts, contractor lien waivers (if applicable), and photos of the completed work.
- Development Services inspects the completed improvements for compliance.
- Once documentation and the recorded easement are confirmed and inspection is complete, the applicant is reimbursed up to the approved amount.
Program Area
Qualified businesses must be located within the program area outlined in red on the map below.
