Historic Preservation Grants

Purpose

The purpose of the Historic Building Preservation Grant Program is to provide incentives in the form of matching grants to encourage the renovation and rehabilitation of historic buildings based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards in redevelopment areas.

Eligibility

Any buildings (residential or commercial) individually listed on the City of Daytona Beach Local Historic Register or a contributing structure to a designated local historic district within any of the redevelopment areas are eligible to apply for assistance.

Eligible Projects

In general, the intent of the grant is for visible improvements to the exterior façade of the historic structure or to assist with improvements to the building to ensure its economic viability by meeting applicable building codes. This includes:

• Improvements to the exterior of the building façade, including, but not limited to:
  • Repair of wood siding or brickwork
  • Installation of replacement windows or doors
  • Repainting that is consistent with approved historic color scheme
  • Removal of nonhistorical facades and signs
• Improvements to meet the requirements for the American Disabilities Act
• Improvements to meet the requirements for the National Fire Prevention Act (commercial buildings only)
• Improvements to meet the requirements for the National Electrical Code

Project Funding

Historic Commercial Facade Grants

Eligible projects may receive awards of up to 25% of the total project cost with no single grant exceeding $75,000. Grants for commercial project may be applied for one time.

Historic Residential Façade Grants

Eligible projects may receive awards of up to 50% of the total project cost with no single grant exceeding $15,000.

Application

Historic Preservation Grant Application (PDF)

Additional information about the Historic Building Preservation Grant program (PDF)