Downtown Building Restoration Program

The Lebanon 2040 Strategic Action Plan called for the revitalization of downtown through consistent and attractive design and upkeep. In 2017 the City Council approved the creation of a Downtown Building Restoration Program (DBRP) to incentivize structural and decorative building improvements in context with Lebanon’s historic style. In order for a business to be eligible it must have an entrance on Main Street, between Rose Street and Oak Street. One project per year may be accepted from a side street building from Main Street to 2nd Street or Main Street to Park Street.

Downtown Building Restoration Program Grants: New to the program this year there will be 1 $25,000 grant and up to 5 $5,000 grants. One grant per street address can be used to cover partial or up to 75% of costs for improvements supportive of the original building design in terms of exterior materials, architectural ornamentation and finish. A 25% match will be required for each grant approved.

Improvements might include paint, new canopy, restoration of doors and windows, accessibility upgrades, signage, exterior lighting, removal of previous “renovated” facades to recover a buildings original architectural intent, and other similar improvements. The DBRP encourages, as closely as possible, improvements supportive of the original building design in terms of exterior materials, architectural ornamentation and finish.

For further information about this program please contact:

Kelly Hart
Community Development Director
(541) 258.4252
kelly.hart@lebanonoregon.gov