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City of Paris Historic Preservation Facade Grant One of the most notable visual features of the downtown Historic District is the historic facades. A majority of these buildings are circa 1916-1918 and contributing to the National Register of Historic Places, a designation granted by the Federal Government. In addition to the commercial district, the City of Paris has two residential Nationally Registered Historic Districts and several standalone local landmarks. The history of these areas has produced significant historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources unique only to Paris. The purpose of this grant is to assist property owners with the protection, preservation, and enhancement of districts and landmarks. Whether a longtime residents or first time visitor, people marvel over the distinctive architectural elements in Paris Texas. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE TYPES OF GRANTS AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS AVAILABLE: - Commercial Historic District Grants: 50/50 matching basis with a maximum of $5000. - Residential Historic Districts Grants: 50/50 matching basis up with a maximum of $2000. - Commercial HD Signage Grants: 50/50 matching basis with a maximum of $1000 Applicant must contact the City of Paris Historic Preservation Officer (HPO) located at City Hall Annex for a pre - application consultation prior to submission of the facade grant application. Please call 903-784-9293 or email mainstree.- a �aristexas.,go,v to set up an appointment. Property or business owners must apply for grant before any restoration or renovation work has begun. A Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) must accompany the facade grant application. Both the COA and facade grant applications can be submitted simultaneously for review. The COA ensures the project complies with the design, scope, and expectations set forth by Design Standards of the Paris Historic District which include, but are not limited to, approval of project colors. The COA and Design Standards can be found online at www, f aristexas. oy. A hard copy can be check out from City Hall Annex, 150 SE I" ST, Paris Texas. The meeting is held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, located at 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. All work to be performed on the grant recipient's building must comply with City of Paris ordinances, codes, and regulations. It is the sole responsibility of the grant recipient to obtain any and all zoning clearances, variances, permits, and approvals. Contact should be made with the City of Paris Planning Department to determine if any zoning clearances, variances, permits or approvals will be required for the project. Free design assistance for signage and commercial facades are available from the Texas Main Street Design team through an application submitted to the City of Paris Main Street Coordinator with a turnaround for design assistance of up to 45 days. Having discussions early in the planning phase of the facade project can be extremely helpful. In the case of signage grant a licationµ. desiun assistance is,.reouired„for L�rant consideration,. Work must commence within two months, and be completed within 6 months of the grant approval. Incomplete projects result in a forfeiture of funds. Grant recipients may request a thirty (30) day extension, but are not guaranteed an extension. Extensions may be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission if substantial progress is demonstrated. To request an extension, a written letter and photo(s) of progress must be submitted to the City Hall Annex before the l” of each month, requesting to be placed on the HPC agenda for consideration. It is the responsibility of the applicant to request the extension of the grant before the expiration date. Applicants are required to represent their request for extension at the regularly scheduled Historic Commission meeting. Grants will be awarded as a 50/50 match based upon the project presented. Property owners may apply for additional facade grants one year after each project is completed and the property owner has received reimbursement.