An economic incentive program of the City of Gastonia offers financial assistance to eligible new and existing business and property owners within the City’s Municipal Service District (MSD) to restore/rehabilitate the exterior character-defining features of the property.

New businesses, existing businesses, and property owners within the City of Gastonia’s Municipal Service District (MSD). View map here.

The Architectural Design Services Grant is $1,500 for architectural design services.

Funding for the program comes from revenue generated by the MSD property tax levy and is limited in any fiscal year to the program budget approved by City Council.

The Gastonia City Council shall have final authority and discretion over awarding all incentive grants. The City may continue, alter, or discontinue funding for any portion of the program at any time.

The Façade Improvement Grant Program has been implemented to encourage reinvestment in, and revitalization of, the Downtown Municipal Service District. This program provides reimbursable grants to help offset the cost of eligible exterior improvements to a property owner or tenant's commercial building.

New businesses, existing businesses, and property owners within the City of Gastonia’s Municipal Service District (MSD). View map here.

The Façade Grant Program offers incentive grants, in the form of a reimbursement. Funds are issued at the completion and final approval of the project. There are three levels of the grant, depending on investment:

Tier 1: Projects up to $20,000 in total eligible façade improvements costs are eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 on a 1:1 matching basis.

Tier 2: Projects totaling $50,000+ in eligible façade improvements cost are eligible for a grant of $20,000.

Tier 3: Projects totaling $100,000+ in eligible façade improvements cost are eligible for a grant of $30,000.

Funding for the program comes from revenue generated by the MSD property tax levy and is limited in any fiscal year to the program budget approved by City Council. Funding awards are merit-based and subject to funding limitations.

The Gastonia City Council shall have final authority and discretion over the award of all incentive grants, and may continue, alter, or discontinue funding for any portion of or all of the program at any time.