Storefront Renovation Program
We are excited to announce that as of April 1, 2025, the SRP Sign Only Program has officially reopened! If you are a property owner or a business owner who seeks City assistance with your public facing signage, please see the program overview below.
The Storefront Renovation Program consists of two types of rebate programs; the Sign Only Program and the Building Renovation Program. The SRP Building Rebate Program is temporarily closed to applicants at this time. We anticipate that the Building Rebate Program will reopen in Q3 of 2025. Updates will be posted here, as more information becomes available. To learn more about the SRP and other incentives offered by our department, please reach out to your Neighborhood Investment Manager.
Program Eligibility
Storefront Renovation Program Staff will work with interested property owners and tenant businesses to understand if their projects are eligible for the Sign Only Program based on local design review (if applicable), the Cleveland Storefront Renovation Design Manual and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Eligibility factors include, but are not limited to:
- Building Type- commercially zoned properties with traditional window display systems and a walk-in retail element may be eligible.
- Building Condition- the building must be maintained to SRP design standards to be eligible for a Sign Only rebate.
- Business/Building Use- certain business uses are prohibited, such as private clubs/membership-based activities, schools, churches, exclusively residential or exclusively manufacturing without a retail element are examples of non-eligible uses.
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs for the Sign Only Program include:
- City permit fees (permits are required);
- Removal of former signage;
- Signage package design, construction and/or installation;
- Design and installation of temporary banner signage;
- Electrical adaptations (permits are required), which may include exterior light fixtures and/or installation of lines for lit signage.
Application Fee: $50.00
Minimum Equity Requirement
Applicant must invest a minimum investment of $2,000 (excluding permit fees).
Maximum Assistance: $5,000
Rebate Terms
A 50% Rebate up to $5,000 for the project for work performed AFTER applicant has entered into a Rebate Agreement with the City of Cleveland. Any cost for work performed prior to the Rebate Agreement, or outside of the scope of work defined in the Rebate Agreement, will not be eligible for SRP Rebate funds.