Sedona AZ (July 23, 2012) – The Sedona City Council has appropriated $4,000 in fiscal year 2012-13 to implement the seventh year of the Historic Preservation Commission Small Grant Program. These competitive grants will be given to the owners of a designated local landmark property or a structure or site eligible to be a landmark that has been identified in the City’s Historic Resource Survey.

The Small Grant Program offers grants to property owners to rehabilitate, preserve, or restore their properties. This program will provide financial assistance to help owners improve the exterior of historic structures that are located in the City of Sedona, thus improving the overall historic character of the community. 

The program reimburses owners on a matching basis up to 50% of the cost for pre-approved work. The awards will be for a minimum of $1000 to a maximum of $4000. 

Eligible rehabilitation, restoration, or repair includes but is not limited to: 

· Roofs

· Windows

· Doors

· Siding

· Porches

· Foundations

· Chimneys

· Architectural ornamentation

· Masonry re-pointing

· Reversal of inappropriate alterations and reconstruction of original architectural elements based on historic documentation 

The application and program requirements are available in the Community Development Department at Sedona City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Drive, and on the city’s website. Completed applications must be received by Thursday, August 30, 2012 and will be reviewed within the following forty-five days. All work must be completed by June 1, 2013.

Persons interested in this program are encouraged to the City’s Associate Planner at 928-203-5035. A meeting will be scheduled with the interested applicant to determine eligibility before the submission of an application.

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