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AVAILABLE INCENTIVES
Development Fee Free Zone
The labor involved in the renovation of existing buildings and the demolition of existing buildings to make way for new construction adds significant costs to a development project. In an effort to reduce this burden, staff recommends the development of a Fee Free Zone in ... more»
Economic Rehabilitation Incentive Grant Program
For developers investing prescribed minimums for approved new construction or renovation projects, this incentive will provide an annual grant to the project equal to the amount paid in City property tax payments on the property, after reduction by all other tax incentive programs the property ... more»
Fast Track Construction Program
Projects located in the PEP Area shall receive a preferential timeframe for project review as follows: Site plans shall be submitted to the City of Hagerstown Planning Department. Per the Zoning Administrator’s schedule, the “turnaround” time is expedited. Historic District compliance review will also be expedited. Prior ... more»
Hagerstown Downtown Residence Initiative
Downpayment or rent assistance grants for young professionals moving into the downtown. more»
Hagerstown Facade Grant Program
Matching grants of up to $1,000 available for facade improvements to buildings located in Hagerstown's C-3 Commercial Central zoning district. Strictly-residential properties are not eligible for this program. Proposed improvements must be approved by the Hagerstown Preservation Commission. more»
Hagerstown Sign Grant Program
Matching grants of up to $300 available to businesses for sign improvements in Hagerstown's C-3 Commercial Central zoning district. Proposed improvements must be approved by the Hagerstown Preservation Commission. more»
Industrial Training Grants
Matching grants for employee training offered by Maryland's Industrial Training and Partnerships for Workforce Quality Programs. more»
Maryland Historic Preservation Grants
Used for acquisition, rehabilitation, or restoration of historic properties listed in or eligible for listing in the Maryland Register of Historic Places. Non-profits and local jurisdictions are eligible. Grants range from $20,000 average to $50,000 maximum ($75,000 max. for eligible municipalities). 50-50 matching grant (match ... more»
Maryland Historic Preservation Grants
Used for acquisition, rehabilitation, or restoration of historic properties listed in or eligible for listing in the Maryland Register of Historic Places. Non-profits and local jurisdictions are eligible. Grants range from $20,000 average to $50,000 maximum ($75,000 max. for eligible municipalities). 50-50 matching grant (match ... more»
Maryland Lead Hazard Reduction Program
Grants are available in target areas for approved lead reduction activities in owner-occupied single-family houses and in rental housing with 100 or less units. No income limits. more»
National Trust's Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors
Available to non-profit organizations and government agencies to preserve, restore, or interpret historic interiors. Available to for-profit businesses and individuals to support projects related to National Historic Landmarks. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000. more»
National Trust's Johanna Favrot Fund
Available to non-profit organizations and government agencies for projects that contribute to the preservation or recapture of an authentic sense of place. Available to for-profit businesses and individuals to support projects related to National Historic Landmarks. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000. more»
National Trust's Preservation Services Fund
Available to non-profit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to initiate preservation projects. Grants range from $500 to $5,000. more»
Parking Program Fee Reductions
This incentive would provide one year of free parking and four years with a 50% reduction in permit fees for tenants of eligible projects to park in City public parking facilities. This incentive would be limited to one per unit for residential projects and up ... more»
Preservation Maryland Grant Program
Available to non-profit organizations for securing and/or stabilizing endangered historic properties; architectural, engineering, or structural evaluations; "bricks and mortar" repairs and restoration. Grants range from $500 to $5,000. more»
Preservation Maryland Special Grant Program
Available to non-profit organizations and local jurisdictions for protection of endangered tangible cultural resources and promotion of innovative demonstration projects which can be successfully replicated to meet Maryland's historic preservation needs. Grants are for a maximum of $5,000. more»
Professional Assistance With Historic Tax Credit Programs
The City will provide two hours of paid assistance by a local architectural historian to advise property owners/developers on the utilization of Federal and State income tax credits for historical rehabilitation projects. This professional can guide investors on what type of work is eligible for ... more»
Upper Floor Commercial Space Rent Relief
The purpose of this new grant program is to attract businesses to the PEP zone that will have a positive economic impact on the downtown. Examples of such impact are job creation in the downtown, creation of economic traffic in the downtown (e.g., customers, visitors, ... more»
