This program also requires a consultation with an architect or designer to discuss and help plan your remodeling ideas. This service is largely discounted through grants from the Coon Rapids Home Improvement Foundation.
Projects including two or more exterior upgrades are eligible for a grant of up to 10% of the project cost, not to exceed $5,000.
Eligible exterior upgrades include:
- Altering the roofline on the front of the house
- Constructing columns at the front door
- Building a covered front porch
- Enhancing the front of the house with brick, stone, or shakes
- Upgrading the front door and/or garage door if it faces the street
- Landscaping (landscape design assistance required)
- Other elements as approved
Projects that do not include eligible exterior upgrades are limited to a grant of up to 5% of the project cost, not to exceed $2,500.
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