Facade Grant Timeline

• Grant application submittal is November 3, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

• City reviews applications for completeness from January 5, 2009 through January 30, 2009.

• City approves grant applications February 1, 2009 through February 15, 2009.

• City provides 50 percent of grant funds to applicant upon receipt of contract.
• City provides 50 percent of grant funds to applicant upon receipt of contract.

• Application is forwarded to review committee for design approval.  Processing fees can be included in grant requests.

• Applicant submits application, plans, and processing fee to the Building Division (as required)

• Construction must be completed by June 1, 2009.

• Upon completion of project the City provides remaining 50 percent of grant funds

Note:  The American with Disabilities Act requires some handicap upgrades when a building permit is required.  Please contact the Building Division about possible additional costs and include these in your grant submittal.

Application Procedure and Review Process

Submit a completed application to the Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance Division (PEEC), City Hall, Monterey, CA 93940.  The property owner(s) as well as the applicant must sign the application.  The indemnification agreement on page two of the application must also be signed.

Submit a detailed written outline and project plans of the proposal. All plans must clearly describe the improvements that are proposed. Please discuss proposed projects with PEEC staff prior to spending any money on preparation of plans or design development. Staff can provide direction regarding the extent of drawings and/or plans that will be required.

Submit photographs of the proposed area of work.

Submit a minimum of two estimates from licensed contractors.

Submit a project budget (contractor estimates, building permit fees and any required handicap upgrades).

The completed application and submittals will be reviewed by a committee consisting of one PEEC staff member and two (2) members of the Architectural Review Committee.  The review committee will evaluate applications based on the eligibility criteria. Please check with the Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance Division about possible processing fees so this can be included in your application.

The applicant may be required to obtain a building permit for certain types of construction work. Building permit fees are based on the value of work. Please call the Permit and Inspection Services Division at 646-3891 if you are interested in receiving an estimate of these fees. The Permit and Inspection Services Division may identify other upgrades/requirements such as handicap improvements per the Americans with Disabilities Act. These costs must be included in any grant application.

The City will notify the property owner and applicant in writing of the approved grant funds.

Each property owner is required to enter into an agreement to perform the work as described in an application. Upon signing the agreement, the City will issue 50 percent of the approved grant amount. Funds not used to pay for work completed by June 1, 2009 must be returned to the City of Monterey.

All projects must be completed by June 1, 2009.  Proof of completion consisting of a photo(s) of the completed project along with the final invoices and proof of final bill payment must be submitted before the balance of the grant funds will be issued.  Projects that fail to meet the deadline will forfeit any remaining grant funds (unless an extension has been approved by the City).

Facade Grant Submittal Checklist
The following information must be submitted with a Façade Grant application.
Please mark the items that are included with your submittal.