27400 Southfield Road Lathrup Village, MI 48076
(248) 557-2600

DDA - Facade Improvement & Site Beautification Grant


FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT & SITE BEAUTIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  • Contact the Community & Economic Development/DDA Director at sstec@lathrupvillage.org or 248.557.2600 ext. 223 to discuss your proposed scope of work and the Façade Improvement & Site Beautification Grant Program before any work is done.
  • Review the Village Center Design Guidelines and Section 5.15 Landscaping Regulations.
  • Complete the application and attach all required information and documents:
    • Current digital photos of all building façades visible from the public right-of-way which will receive improvements
    • A schematic drawing with enough detail to depict the proposed improvements. For landscaping projects, a complete list of plant species and quantities
    • Signed bids from two (2) licensed contractors with detailed costs for each improvement (excluding ineligible portions of improvements, e.g. lettering on awnings), with the right to request additional proposals, if necessary
    • For tenants, building owner's consent for improvements is required
    • Completed IRS Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
    • A narrative as outlined below:
    • Description of proposed façade and/or site beautification work, including information about the proposed building/planting materials and methodology for proposed changes.
    • Business plan which includes a description of your business and the related industry, as well as credentials and experience of business owner
    • Any unusual or expected difficulties or hardships in making the proposed improvements
  • Based on funding availability and the score received by following the criteria listed as part of the application, successful applicants will receive a Grant Funding Commitment Letter from the DDA. Should funding not be available at the time, applicants will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when additional funding is available.
  • Following receipt of the Grant Funding Commitment letter, the applicant must submit a Building Permit Application to the Building Official for approval, ensuring that all code and permitting requirements are met. All work must comply with the Michigan Building Code, Lathrup Village Code of Ordinances and Zoning Code.
  • Construction must be in accordance with the approved design. Construction must be completed and business must be operational within one (1) year of receipt of Grant Funding Commitment Letter. The DDA must authorize any changes from the approved design in advance, in writing, or the DDA may withdraw its funding commitment.
  • Upon completion of construction, all work must receive final approval from the city's Building Department. The applicant must then submit copies of paid invoices from all contractors, proof of payment (copies of canceled checks or credit card receipts), a signed Reimbursement Request, and photos of all improvements to the DDA Director.
  • The DDA will disburse grant funds to the applicant following a DDA final inspection to verify that the work is consistent with the approved grant application and plans. Approved grant funds are available to the applicant for one (1) year from the date of the Grant Funding Commitment letter.


Submi
t the completed and signed application to:

Lathrup Village DDA
Attn: Susie Stec
27400 Southfield Road
Lathrup Village, MI 48076
sstec@lathrupvillage.org

Questions? Contact Susie Stec at sstec@lathrupvillage.org or 248.557.2600 ext 223.