Coos Bay – Historic Preservation Renovation Grant, Oct. 25

News release City of Coos Bay.  The City of Coos Bay received a grant from the State Historic Preservation Office to assist property owners of historic structure with needed renovations.  The Coos Bay Historic Preservation Committee will make these funds available to property owners of structures listed on the National Registry of Historic Places to make exterior rehabilitation or renovation improvements. Renovation or rehabilitation work shall be located on the primary facade of the structure or on a facade that is highly visible to the public.  Structural improvements to preserve the integrity of the structure may also qualify.  Project(s) may receive 50% of the project cost up to a maximum of $5,298 in grant funds, whichever is the lesser amount. If you are interested in applying for grant funds, submit the Renovation Grant Application to the Community Development Department no later than January 15, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. The Historic Preservation Committee will review applications and award the grant(s) on January 22, 2017. Applications and grant guidelines will be available at the Historic Preservation Open House on Thursday, October 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Old City Hall (375 Central Avenue); and after that date from the Community Development Department, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97423.   Questions about the program or the application should be directed to Debbie Erler at 541.269.1181 X 2259 or e-mail at derler@coosbay.org.