2026 TIFA Residential Grant Program

2026 TIFA Residential Grant Program is a grant from the Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan that funds residential property improvements for owners within TIFA district boundaries. The program provides grants of up to $5,000 to help homeowners make improvements that enhance the character and value of residential properties within the TIFA district.

New in 2026 is an online application process for greater accessibility. Eligible applicants are residential property owners whose properties are located within Grosse Pointe Park's designated TIFA districts. Residents requiring assistance with the online application process may contact TIFA directly for support.

FY 2026 TIFA Residential Grant Program | Grosse Pointe Park, MI Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Tax Increment Finance Authority FY 2026 TIFA Residential Grant Program FY 2026 TIFA Residential Grant Program The TIFA is pleased to continue offering the popular Residential Improvement Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026. New this year is an online application process .

Applicants can use the form fields on the right side of this webpage to submit their application. Residents requiring assistance with submitting an online application can visit the Building Department on the ground floor of City Hall. Grants are awarded on a 1:1 cash match on behalf of the applicant for all eligible expenses.

The maximum grant is $5,000 for a project costing $10,000 or more. Grant funds are paid at the completion of the project to either the contractor (W9 required for payment) or to the property owner as a reimbursement upon submission of receipts and other required documents. Applications are considered on a first-come first-serve basis beginning April 14th, 2025.

The property must be located within the boundaries of the Tax Increment Finance Authority. Click here for a map. Property taxes must be current on the subject property.

Proposed façade improvements must also comply with all applicable building and zoning codes, and a building permit is required as a final inspection must be performed before reimbursement. Proposed façade improvements must be on any exterior face of an existing building that is visible from any street, right-of-way, or parking lot. This includes the building’s front, rear, entryway, or exposed side.

The project must be a permanent improvement; not temporary or seasonal. The project must enhance or fit into the larger context of neighboring buildings. If performed by a licensed contractor, material and labor costs can be considered eligible expenses.

Property owners cannot charge labor for their own time or their employees’ time ; however, “do-it-yourself” expenditures on materials are eligible . Front and rear building façade improvements. Façade improvements include porches, overhangs, railings, and stairs.

Regular maintenance items such as tuck-pointing are not eligible. Side facades to the extent that they are visible to the public eye Aesthetic improvements (such as awnings) Fencing along alleyways or in a street-side yard.

Structural and cosmetic upgrades to garages Pouring expanded concrete parking pads Painting only as part of a comprehensive façade improvement project Doors and windows if part of a comprehensive façade improvement project Physical or visual removal of architecturally important feature Driveway or sidewalk repairs or replacement. Installation of vinyl or aluminum siding Landscaping, particularly plant material.

However, the construction or improvement of landscape planting beds or other landscape features that incorporate facade elements is allowed. Routine general maintenance items that are part of normal property ownership Repair of any code violations Interior renovation projects Fiscal Year 2026 TIFA Grant Application - Residential Property This form has been modified since it was saved. Please review all fields before submitting.

Property Address - if different from above Narrative - Describe the Project * Upload Photos of the Project Area * Upload Contractor Bid/Estimated Material Cost * Will grant funds be paid to contractor or owner? * Receive an email copy of this form. This field is not part of the form submission.

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