Façade Program

The Façade Grant Program is a program whereby public money is invested into exterior improvements made to private properties. Grants are awarded on a 1-to-1 basis (private expenditures are matched dollar for dollar by public money, up to $5,000.00). The program covers a great deal of exterior renovations to property, including painting, windows, doors, shutters, awnings, signage, and general maintenance. A variety of renovations are eligible for this program, and the staff of the BBRP is more than happy to assist you with your project.

2007 Façade Program

The 2007 program worked with 36 projects, allocating approximately $133,000 in grant funds. This leveraged over $320,000 in estimated total project costs.

Furthermore, 46 properties received Design Assistance. We contracted an architectural firm (W2A architects) to create architectural renderings and drawings at no additional cost to our applicants. This gave individuals using our program the chance to get a better idea of the type of work they were looking to do to their properties, as well as a better idea of how much their proposed work would cost. 

Project Examples

A wide variety of projects were assisted with the 2007 Façade Program.  Some project examples include:
• New paint and color scheme on front façade.
• Cupola repair and replacement.
• Window and door replacement.
• New signs and awnings.
• Installation of new lights to highlight new signs and awnings.
• Portico reconstruction in accordance with original design of the property.
• Before and After Photos

Boroughs

Alburtis Borough
Program Area:
Main Street— Railroad Tracks to 244 S. Main Street
Franklin Street—Main Street to 337 Franklin Street
• Policy & Procedures - Alburtis
• Working with the Borough - Alburtis

Coopersburg Borough
Program Area:
Main Street—Linden Street to Fairmont Street
*Additional Funding: Coopersburg has an additional $5,000 available in additional funding thanks to a grant from Representative Karen Beyer’s office.
• Policy & Procedures - Coopersburg 

Hellertown Borough
Program Area:
Main Street – Walnut Street through Cherry Lane
*Additional Funding: Hellertown has an additional $5,000 thanks to a grant from Senator Lisa Boscola’s office.
• Policy & Procedures - Hellertown 

Macungie Borough
Program Area:
Main Street— Train Tracks to Chestnut Street (both sides of Main St.)
Main Street—Chestnut to 530 East Main Street (only even number properties)
Church Street—Main Street to 43 South Church
Lea Street—Main Street to 100 South Lea Street
Race Street—Main Street to the Macungie Village
• Policy & Procedures - Macungie 

Useful Forms

• Façade Program - Step by Step Guide
• Notice of Intent to Apply 

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