Grants Available for Hellertown Building Facade Improvements

Are you a Hellertown business owner with a building that could use a bit of a makeover? Depending on where it is, and what you plan to do, the Borough of Hellertown could have grant money for you.

The borough’s Facade Improvement Program is an opportunity for business owners in designated areas–Main Street from Walnut Street to Kichline Avenue; Water Street from Front Street to Delaware Avenue; and Front Street from Thomas Avenue to Walnut Street–to increase their property values and improve the look of the borough’s business district. 

Matching grant awards of up to $10,000 are available for things like the addition of exterior lighting and awnings, painting, brickwork and woodwork repair.

“In the past year, the Borough has awarded more than $58,000 in facade grants, generating more than $200,000 of private investment in our community,” a post on the borough’s Facebook page indicated.

Among the businesses that have received grant money to improve their facades in the past are Saucon Valley Massage Therapy, 628 Main St., Mike’s Kids Doggie Shop, 501 Main St., Feet First Podiatry, 924 Main St., the RMI Building/Lost Tavern Brewing, 782 Main St., Saylor’s & Co., 1105 Main St., Heintzelman Funeral Home, 326 Main St., and Dave’s Vapor & Cigarette Outlet, 837 Main St.

Grants are awarded based on project merit.

Potential projects are rated in terms of quality, design and level of visual impact.

Both businesses and property owners of commercial properties are eligible to apply for funding.

If you are interested in learning more about the facade grant program, please contact borough manager Cathy Hartranft at 610-838-7041.