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Revitalize Harlingen Grant
Harlingen EDC
ABOUT THE GRANT
The Revitalize Harlingen Grant is a 50/50 matching reimbursement grant that provides Harlingen, Texas small businesses and commercial property owners with up to $10,000 per pre-approved project to improve storefronts and commercial properties. Administered by the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) in collaboration with the City of Harlingen, the program is designed to enhance the appearance of commercial properties, improve business visibility, retain and expand jobs, and stimulate economic growth within Harlingen. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis until all funding is exhausted, and projects must be pre-approved before any improvements begin. Priority is given to businesses located within four designated targeted zones across the city, but the program is open to all eligible businesses located within the incorporated areas of Harlingen. Businesses located within the designated Downtown Zone must additionally consult with the Downtown Harlingen office to ensure that all proposed improvements comply with Downtown design guidelines and historic preservation requirements.
To qualify, applicants must be a commercial property owner or an existing for-profit business tenant located in Harlingen, operate from a building that is at least 10 years old, hold a valid Certificate of Occupancy, Federal EIN, or Sales Tax ID, be current on all property taxes and rental, lease, or mortgage payments, have no outstanding code enforcement violations or liens, and not have received another HEDC incentive within the same fiscal year (October 1 to September 30) or other non-profit local funding for the same improvements. Owners of multiple properties may apply for each property, but funds are capped at $10,000 total across all combined properties. Ineligible businesses include sexually oriented businesses, gambling establishments (including sweepstakes and internet cafes), businesses involved in the sale of CBD, marijuana, or other drug-related products, home-based businesses, nonprofit-owned businesses, and businesses deemed a public nuisance by local law enforcement or code enforcement agencies.
Eligible expenses include exterior painting, re-siding, cleaning, and other improvements that revitalize the storefront appearance, exterior restoration of significant architectural details, replacement or installation of doors, windows, or awnings, installation of permanent landscaping, and the repair, removal, or replacement of old signage (all signage must be attached to the building; free-standing signs are considered on a case-by-case basis). Interior repairs, replacements, painting, or resurfacing of structural walls and flooring are eligible only when the overall project includes at least 75 percent exterior improvements, with interior work accounting for no more than 25 percent of the total eligible project cost. Architectural and engineering fees, along with permitting and development review fees, may account for up to 10 percent of total eligible project costs. Ineligible expenses include new building construction, reducing or enclosing existing storefront windows, security systems (including metal roll-down gates, window bars, and cameras), equipment, mechanical systems, or HVAC, improvements to secondary or accessory buildings such as garages and storage buildings, routine maintenance, roof repairs, and improvements to buildings primarily used for residential purposes (defined as more than 50 percent residential square footage).
The application process is two-step. Applicants must first submit a Pre-Approval Application through the designated online portal describing the proposed improvements, submit before photos, and provide required documentation including itemized estimates or quotes, a Certificate of Occupancy or commercial permits, confirmation that mortgage, insurance, and property tax payments are current, documentation of property ownership or written owner consent, and a valid Sales Tax ID or Federal EIN. HEDC reviews the application and notifies the applicant whether the proposed improvements have been approved or denied. Approved projects must begin within 90 days of the Pre-Approval approval date and be completed by the current round's deadline. Upon completion, applicants submit a Funding Application including signed invoices and receipts, documentation of total project costs, and digital after photos. The HEDC Committee reviews the Funding Application and brings approved applications before the HEDC Board of Directors; approved grants are disbursed to the applicant no later than 60 days following approval by the HEDC Board and the Harlingen City Commission.
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