Facade Grant
Funds for Storefront Revitalization
The Lake Mills Main Street Program provides matching funds and free design assistance to commercial property and business owners interested in renovating the street face of their building. The Façade Grant under this program is a 50-50 matching grant ranging from $500 to $5,000 per building. The Main Street Program can also provide sample drawings of possible façade improvements, plus recommend color schemes, awnings, and samples of recommended signage as well as list of contractors for getting the job done. The guidelines provided by the Main Street Program are intended to suggest ways in which property and business owners can keep downtown Lake Mills‚ unique charm and history in tact. Download Application in .doc format Download Application in .pdf format Download Design Guidelines
Lake Mills Main Street District Map Download District Map
Businesses and building owners within the Lake Mills Main Street district are eligible for services provided by the Program. Businesses and building owners outside the district wanting to be included in the boundary map may write a letter of request to the Board of Directors for review.
Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/TPS/tax/rhb
Properties on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places shall conform to the Department of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation and local landmark requirements. This web site is useful for anyone interested in learning more about the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
