Great Homes Design Program

Overview

• Homeowners and Community-Based Organizations in the City can be eligible for a significant discount of Exterior Design Services through the vendor.

• Homeowners are eligible to receive one (1) Voucher per Property.

• Community-Based Organizations can apply for up to two (2) Vouchers per residential neighborhood. These Vouchers may be used for residential homes selected by the Community-Based Organizations, to provide the Community-Based Organizations with examples of how exterior design improvements can facilitate the rehabilitation, enhancement, or refurbishment of the exteriors of residential properties in their respective neighborhoods.

  • The participation of Community-Based Organizations in this Program is limited to Vouchers, and Community-Based Organizations are NOT eligible to receive Rebates under this Program.

Apply for a Voucher

Applicants are required to fill out a voucher application. Applications will be reviewed for eligibility when they are determined to be complete by Program Staff. Once an application is approved, program staff will deliver a voucher to the applicant via e-mail within 30 days.

All of the following must be submitted and determined to be sufficient by the City:

• A completed Voucher Application

• Detailed color photographs of the existing exterior conditions of the Property that is the subject of the Voucher Application

• Documentation confirming ownership of the Property that is the subject of the Voucher Application

• Proof that property taxes are current on the Property that is the subject of the Voucher Application

• Proof that the Property that is the subject of the Voucher Application is covered by a valid and current homeowner’s insurance policy (including flood insurance if applicable).

Vendor Information

Program participants will have the opportunity to choose from one of two exterior design firms to receive a Voucher while supplies last:

• Brick & Batten

  • Brick & Batten's "One-sided Design from a Photo" exterior design service, normally priced at $995, is available to program participants for only $200

• Dzinly

  • Dzinly's "Professional ideas, Our technology" exterior design service, normally priced at $199, is available to program participants for only $25

Property Eligibility

• This Program is available only to single-family residential homes. Townhouses, multi-family buildings, condominiums, and commercial properties are not eligible

• The Property must be physically located within City limits.

• The Property must be current on taxes and insurance.