Special by Blaire Friar, Main Street & Destination Seguin director
(Seguin) — The City of Seguin’s Main Street Program is now accepting applications for its Fix-It Façade grant program for the new fiscal year. This initiative, funded with $30,000 from the City’s recently approved budget, is designed to support the restoration, repair, and rehabilitation of historic downtown properties.
The façade grant program is a key tool for the revitalization of downtown Seguin, providing a significant incentive for property and business owners to invest in their buildings. The grant offers a reimbursement of 50 percent of the total project costs up to $10,000, for eligible exterior improvements. These improvements can include painting, window and door repairs, new signage, awnings, and projects to improve ADA compliance.
“This grant is a vital part of our strategy to preserve the unique character of our downtown while encouraging economic growth,” said Blaire Friar, Director of Seguin Main Street. “We’re inviting business and property owners to take advantage of this opportunity to invest in their properties and contribute to the beauty and vitality of our community.”
To ensure a smooth application process, Seguin Main Street encourages applicants to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Officer and Historic Preservation and Design Commission before submitting their grant application. This step will allow approved projects to begin more quickly once grants are awarded.
To help interested parties navigate the application process, an informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 7th, at 8:30 a.m. at the Development Services Center Front Conference Room, located at 108 East Mountain Street. The Main Street Director and Historic Preservation Officer will be available to guide attendees through the updated process and answer questions.
Applications will be available starting October 1 online at https://seguintexas.gov/885/Fix-It-Faade-Grant or in person at the Seguin Main Street Office at 200 South Austin Street.
The deadline to submit applications is December 1, 2025. The applications will be reviewed by the Main Street Advisory Board at its December meeting.