Historic Restoration Grant Program

The City of Nacogdoches is now accepting applications for its annual Historic Restoration Grant Program. Applications are available in the Planning Department at City Hall, 202 East Pilar Street Room 110. The applications should be returned to the Planning Department by 5:00 pm, November 13, 2006. Grant applications will be reviewed by the Nacogdoches Historic Landmark Preservation Committee at their December meeting. The committee will then forward their recommendations to the city commission for final funding approval.

The program has provided a unique funding opportunity for small business owners and homeowners. To be considered for funding opportunity, a property must be under the cities historic overlay zoning. In addition, an applicant must be granted funding and a certificate of appropriateness by the committee before starting the restoration work.

Once grants are approved, applicants have one year from City Commission approval to complete the work authorized under the grant. The applicant receives payment from the city on a reimbursement basis upon completion of the project and final review by the historic landmark committee.