Commercial Property Demolition Grant

Turn a shabby structure into a showplace—helping to revitalize Mecklenburg County’s commercial corridors. There will be 2 grants awarded.

Purpose

To provide assistance to property owners for the demolition of qualified blighted commercial structures in order to help move these properties to the redevelopment market.

What It Covers

Offers up to $50,000 in 1:1 matching funds per business/property for the demolition & clean-up costs of qualified blighted or underused commercial properties.

Qualifications

• Property must contain a blighted or unsafe structure or has limitations that prevent development for commercial use of the property.
• Must be located in a commercially zoned corridor of Mecklenburg County or must be on a town’s “Dilapidated” property list.
• Must be approved prior to the start of any work for which grant funding is requested.
• Business cannot currently be in default or non-compliance with any county programs, ordinances, or taxes.
• Must consent to before/after photos being taken and used at the County’s discretion for informational and/or marketing purposes.
• Must sign up for the county’s email listing, which provides business resource information including educational opportunities.

Details & Exclusions

• Permit must be secured within 90 days of grant approval, and all projects must be completed within one year of approval.
• All applicable County, state, and federal regulations and approvals must be obtained before the demolition commences. Applicant must submit copies of all required permits and approvals before grant payment will be issued.
• The value of sweat equity provided by the grantee does not qualify as a matching expenditure.
• Home-based businesses, residential properties/uses, and nonprofit entities are not eligible.

How to Apply

1. Complete, sign, and submit the grant application. Include all quotes, ownership documentation and a subsequent signed owner agreement (if applicable), and a signed IRS Form W-9. Submit via email, mail, or in person to the Mecklenburg County Economic Development & Tourism Office.
2. Applications close on November 30. The committee reviews will take place in December, and awards will be announced in January. *
3. Begin the work once you return the signed performance agreement.

*If funds related to this grant are not fully expended in this grant round, there is potential for a 2nd round of grant applications. 

Submit your application
Download a pdf below. All applications must be submitted by November 30.