Eligibility
Program area
The Liberty Road Façade Improvement Grant Program offers grants to small business owners and commercial property owners along the Liberty Road Commercial Corridor, extending from the City-County line to Pikeswood Drive, to enhance the appearance of businesses and shopping.
Qualification Criteria
- To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a property owner or business tenant (with property owner’s consent)
- The property must be located within the approved program area
- Proposed improvements must comply with Baltimore County Zoning regulations
- Projects must adhere to Liberty Road Design Guidelines
- Please note that additional criteria may be introduced as the program evolves, and all applicants will be informed of any such updates
Eligible Design Improvements
- Examples of eligible design improvements include, but are not limited to the following:
- Exterior doors, windows, and masonry work (including brick repointing and stucco repair)
- Storefront lighting, building signage, and pylon-style signs
Example of building façade with combination of brick, stone, and warm stained wood.
Example of identification signage with brick and stone material.
Example of continuous covered walkway along entire storefront.
Example of a monument or low profile sign (preferred over pylon signs).