Did you know that the Beman Committee administers a program in which homeowners can receive reimbursements of up to $1250 for the restoration of the facades of their historic homes?

 

The reimbursement, matched dollar-for-dollar by the owner for restoration work to the façade of their historic home, includes things such as windows, doors, masonry, porches and mansard roofs to name a few for which homeowners can receive a reimbursement, so long as the proposed work contributes to the historic character of the neighborhood. 

 

Beginning November 1, applications will be made available online and in-person beginning at that month’s PCO General Membership meeting. Applications are then due by December 31st -- so plan ahead! 

 

Proposed work must meet the Committee’s qualifications for historic preservation and restoration, and all necessary permits must be secured before the work is undertaken. And if the cost of a permit seems daunting, remember: by virtue of our living in a historic District, permit fees (for any work!) can be waived by the City. Contact us for more information.

 

And did you know that the Façade Reimbursement Program is funded each year by the annual Pullman House Tour? Half of the net proceeds from each year’s Tour fund the yearly cycle of the Program, ensuring that the House Tour continues to benefit homeowners and the community as a whole. The amount of funding available each year for the Program is thus entirely dependent upon the success of the previous year’s House Tour – the more tickets are sold, the more money is available to fund the Program. 

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