2022-2023 Storefront Renovation Rebate Program



The 2022-2023 Storefront Renovation Rebate Program is designed to assist business owners in Olmsted Falls with improving the facades of storefronts and/or correcting exterior code violations.

A 50% rebate for all exterior renovations of any commercial buildings within the City of Olmsted Falls. The applicant can be any business owner or commercial property owner. 

A limit of $5,000 rebate per building.

An additional 5% rebate will be given to businesses that use green/sustainable/recycled component in the project. 

PROCESS: 

Eligible Projects include:  Facade Improvements; Signs; Awnings; Windows/Doors; Painting or Cleaning; Lighting; ADA-Complaint Access; Exterior Code Violations; Landscaping (only as an addition to any of the projects listed above). 

Ineligible Projects include:  Interior improvements; Elements not seen from the front of the building, e.g., the rear of the building, flat roofs.

Ineligible Buildings:  Schools; churches; Residential Buildings; Strip Mall/Plazas 

The Storefront Renovation Program is available to businesses located in Olmsted Falls. The applicant must complete the OFSP Application.  Applicant must be pre-approved by the city.  Business owners may apply with approval of the property owner.  ALL improvements must address the publicly seen sides of the building. 

Applications are now being accepted  
Application (MS WORD format/FILLABLE PDF)
Final Report (MS WORD format) 
Checklist (MS WORD format)

Applications must be submitted in electronic format.  Please contact Thomas Jordan at 440-759-2400 or email tjordan@olmstedfalls.org for more information.