[NEWS RELEASE] The City of Maricopa’s Economic Development Department manages the Façade Improvement Program, designed to encourage residents and commercial property owners to improve the exterior façade of structures located in the Heritage District Redevelopment Area. Commercial property owners can receive up to 50% reimbursement for approved upgrades, residential property owners are eligible for up to 100% reimbursement. Currently the program offers $10,000 on a first come, first serve basis for pre-approved upgrades. The program was initiated in 2012 as a means to assist property owners in beautifying the Heritage District and encourage investment in the Redevelopment Area.Interested applicants must have any reimbursable improvements approved prior to starting work; for details on program requirements, visit the City website here. To learn more about the Façade Improvement program and better understand the application process, contact Economic Development Management Analyst David Noble at david.noble@maricopa-az.gov or 520-316-6992.

About the City’s Economic Development Department

The Economic Development Department leads the City’s business attraction and retention efforts, and is the point of contact for individuals seeking local assistance with site selection, market and demographic information, and business resources. If you are interested in additional information, please visit the City of Maricopa website here, or contact the Economic Development Department at (520) 316-6990.