Midland to Offer Financial Incentives for Property Beautification
By: City of Midland Press Release
Updated: October 26, 2011
MIDLAND -- Beginning November 1, 2011, the City of Midland will have up to $50,000 in funds available to reimburse owners of owner-occupied houses for materials used to improve the exterior appearance of their home. The Code Administration Division of the City will administer this new program.
The program will reimburse property owners 20% of the cost of materials, up to $1000, used to enhance or up-grade the exterior of their home. To participate in the program, the property must be located within the area recognized as " CDBG eligible". The property taxes and water bill must be current. No outstanding invoices or liens from city enforcement action can exist. There are no income requirements for participation.
Potential participants must submit their project to Code Administration, with an application, written scope of work, materials list and anticipated cost of materials. Code Administration staff will review the submission, visit the property and determine if the project can be accepted for participation. Upon acceptance, the project may proceed. When the project is completed, the participant will submit the paid material receipts to the Code Administration Division. Staff will review the receipts, visit the property to verify the accepted enhancement has been completed and submit the request for reimbursement. The property owner will receive their reimbursement within 30 days of the confirmation of project completion and acceptance. All work must be completed within 6 months of project acceptance, but no later than September 25, 2012.
The Midland City Council and staff believe this program will encourage homeowners to upgrade their home's "street appeal" and make their neighborhood a more desirable place to live.
Project acceptance will be on a first come/ first serve basis. Application packets will be available in the Code Administration office, City Hall, 300 N. Loraine Street, Suite 430 beginning November 1, 2011.
ACCEPTABLE PROJECTS
Landscape with drought tolerant plants
Window Replacement
Exterior Door, Locks and Weatherstripping
Storm doors/ Storm Windows
Exterior Paint
Siding and Exterior Trim
Brick/Stone Veneer
Stucco
Front Elevation Change
Garage Door
Roofing
Front Yard Concrete Flatwork
PROJECTS NOT COVERED
Fences
Carports
Plumbing
Electrical
Heating/Cooling
Insulation
Irrigation
The program will reimburse property owners 20% of the cost of materials, up to $1000, used to enhance or up-grade the exterior of their home. To participate in the program, the property must be located within the area recognized as " CDBG eligible". The property taxes and water bill must be current. No outstanding invoices or liens from city enforcement action can exist. There are no income requirements for participation.
Potential participants must submit their project to Code Administration, with an application, written scope of work, materials list and anticipated cost of materials. Code Administration staff will review the submission, visit the property and determine if the project can be accepted for participation. Upon acceptance, the project may proceed. When the project is completed, the participant will submit the paid material receipts to the Code Administration Division. Staff will review the receipts, visit the property to verify the accepted enhancement has been completed and submit the request for reimbursement. The property owner will receive their reimbursement within 30 days of the confirmation of project completion and acceptance. All work must be completed within 6 months of project acceptance, but no later than September 25, 2012.
The Midland City Council and staff believe this program will encourage homeowners to upgrade their home's "street appeal" and make their neighborhood a more desirable place to live.
Project acceptance will be on a first come/ first serve basis. Application packets will be available in the Code Administration office, City Hall, 300 N. Loraine Street, Suite 430 beginning November 1, 2011.
ACCEPTABLE PROJECTS
Landscape with drought tolerant plants
Window Replacement
Exterior Door, Locks and Weatherstripping
Storm doors/ Storm Windows
Exterior Paint
Siding and Exterior Trim
Brick/Stone Veneer
Stucco
Front Elevation Change
Garage Door
Roofing
Front Yard Concrete Flatwork
PROJECTS NOT COVERED
Fences
Carports
Plumbing
Electrical
Heating/Cooling
Insulation
Irrigation
