The Façade Rebate program seeks to increase the physical attractiveness and marketability of Hammond’s for-profit industrial and commercial enterprises through financial rebates for commercial renovation and beautification projects. Applications must be reviewed and approved by the Façade Rebate Committee prior to the commencement of the project. Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis, based on the project’s overall impact and a number of factors are considered when granting façade awards, including, but not limited to, the availability of funds and the number of program applicants per year.

The City’s Facade Rebate Program is an excellent tool to not only improve the aesthetics of your building, but also allows us to help pay for it.

Visuals are always first, and if the building looks neat, clean, and well managed, the perception of the business will be the same.

Download your application below, or for further questions, please call the Office of Economic Development at 219-853-7312.

The following documents must be submitted:

Enclosed application
A description of work to be completed
Pictures -prior to beginning of the project
Estimate(s) from Contractor(s) licensed in the city of Hammond
W9 Form (most recent version)

The program includes rebates for various façade rehabilitation activities, such as:

Complete façade renovation
Exterior lighting
New signs, graphics
Windows, doors, window displays & awnings
Exterior painting and landscaping
Business expansion / new construction

The program excludes the following:

Flat Roofs
Residential Dwellings
Non-profit organizations

After the approved work has been completed, the successful applicant must submit the following documentation:

Copy of building permit
Paid invoice(s)
Copy (front and back) of cancelled check(s)
Pictures- upon completion of the project
Project must be completed within 6 months upon receipt of Award Letter from Façade Committee, and may result in the rescission of the award amount.

Licensed Contractor List