Incentive Programs for Downtown Topeka
There are several programs offering incentives to help businesses locate in downtown Topeka, or to restore the façades of buildings that are in downtown.
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| These are photographs of The Classic Bean restaurant, 722 South Kansas Avenue before and after taking advantage of the Façade Improvement Program. | |
The DTI Redevelopment Incentive Grants contains:
- a description of the Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program
- Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program guidelines
- boundary description for the Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program
- Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program requirements
- the Redevelopment Incentive Grant Review Criteria
- a Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program application
You may be eligible for up to a 95% property tax rebate for improvements within the City of Topeka. Properties on the State or National Historic Register or local landmarks may be eligible for a 100% rebate over 15 years. Single-family residents or commercial properties are eligible for this program, as are certain industrial and new construction homes. Contact the City's Development Coordinator at 785-368-3704 for building permit information.
The Façade Improvement Program Application
Our purpose is to stimulate economic investment with Topeka's "main street" commercial districts through visible and attractive restorations of existing building storefronts that highlight their historic character. Some of the eligible improvements include awnings, masonry repair, landscaping and signs. This program is funded by The Capital City Downtown Business Improvement District. To receive funding, the Façade Improvement Guidelines must be followed.
