Prior to submitting any HIP incentive applications, please contact HIP staff at 501-7615. For more specific guidelines about individual grants, please see their respective applications.
Architectural Design Assistance
- Professional schematic design assistance for eligible businesses or property owners intending to improve either the exterior design or interior functionality of their buildings or spaces
- No cost to the business/property owner
- Design Assistance Application
Building Improvement Grant
- Grants up to the lesser of 33% of renovation costs or $30,000 for exterior renovations and grants up to the lesser of 33% of renovation costs or $10,000 for interior renovations
- Must participate in Architectural Design Assistance Program or the equivalent
- Building Improvement Grant Application
Paving and Parking Lot Sealing Grant
- Grants up to the lesser of 33% of the cost of paving or $5,000 where existing, visible parking areas are gravel or deteriorated, and for parking lot expansion
- For properties with existing buildings or where an addition(s) to an existing building is proposed
- Paving Grant Application
Landscaping Grant
- Grants up to the lesser of 33% of the cost of landscaping or $2,000 for the enhancements of the parking areas or front of the building or property
- For properties with existing buildings or where an addition(s) to an existing building is proposed
- Landscaping Grant Application
Existing Freestanding Signage Grant
- Grants up to the lesser of 33% or $2,000 for the demolition, replacement, or refurbishment of an existing, deteriorated freestanding sign
- New signs are not eligible for this grant
- Existing Freestanding Signage Grant Application
Demolition Grant
- Grants up to the lesser of 33% or $100,000 to clear a site for new development (partial demolition only allowed if more than 75% of the floor plate of conditioned space is being demolished)
- Demolition must clear the site for an additional investment of $250,000 for a new building
- Property owners will be reimbursed for demolition after new construction has been completed
- Demolition Grant Application
Off-Site Improvements Grant
- Grants up to the lesser of 33% or $10,000 for off-site drainage, water, sewer, broadband, sidewalk, turn lane, traffic light, and bus stop improvements
- Must invest a minimum of $250,000 in a new building or $50,000 in exterior improvements to an existing building
- Off-Site Improvements Grant Application
Rehabilitation Real Estate Tax Exemptions
- Seven-year tax exemption
- Based on increase in assessed property value resulting from certain rehabilitation
- Applies to commercial, industrial, and multifamily real estate
- To offset the costs associated with renovating older commercial/industrial structures
- Administered by the County’s Finance Department, Real Estate Division
- Rehabilitation Real Estate Tax Exemptions Application
Permit Fee Waivers
- Waives fees for POD review, rezoning, and building permits for investment of $100,000 or more
- To reduce start-up costs for businesses looking to locate or expand within the zones
- Administered via the County’s Permit Center
- Permit Fee Waivers Screening Form
Sewer Connection Fee Credits
- Credits are available to cover the cost of connection fees for new construction or expansion
- Sewer credits are administered via the County’s Department of Public Utilities
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
- An in-depth analysis of commercial/industrial sites to reduce or eliminate crime
- Administered via the County’s CPTED planner
HIP Staff Assistance
- Technical assistance to property owners/businesses in the zones
Accelerated Development Processing
- Fast track plan review and approval
- For major development activities within the zones
- To reduce the start-up costs for businesses looking to locate or expand within the zones
