Town of Sellersburg Redevelopment Commission

Authorized under IC 36-7-14, the Sellersburg Redevelopment Commission is a six-member board appointed by the Town Council comprised of five voting members and one non-voting school board advisor.

The Redevelopment Commission is tasked with implementing projects and assisting development activities to promote growth and investment in the community. This is accomplished through the preparation and implementation of plans, engineering and funding public infrastructure improvements, and encouraging redevelopment through private and public partnerships.

The Redevelopment Commission has caused to be created a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, where it primarily focuses its activities. The funds generated within the TIF District provide the necessary resources to support new investment and allows the Redevelopment Commission to accomplish its objectives.

Facade Improvement Grant

The Town of Sellersburg Redevelopment Commission (RDC) wishes to partner with businesses and commercial property owners within certain districts in the Town of Sellersburg to support growth and investment within the community. The RDC’s main objective for Façade Improvement Program is to encourage private investment in real estate within the following districts:
• Gateway Overlay District (GO)
• Downtown (DT)
• Town Center (TC)

To view the Town Zoning Map, click here: TOS Zoning Map

The purpose is to support investment that promotes visual improvement, preservation, and economic vitality for the subject properties. The RDC is authorized to administer grants and loans as provided for by I.C. 36-7-14-12.2 (a)(26). The Façade Improvement Grant program is funded through the Economic Redevelopment (RDC) or through such other means determined reasonable by the Town Council based on the specific application at the request of the RDC to the Town Council.

Eligible projects include exterior general building and property improvements, for example: exterior painting or repairs, masonry repair and tuckpointing, exterior structural rehabilitation, roof replacement, windows/doors/storefronts, signage, awnings, and landscaping. Projects may include parking area surfacing/resurfacing and repair if this work is not the only work performed within the project. Projects that encompass capital investments above and beyond general building/property improvements are encouraged and preferred. All improvements must comply with the Town of Sellersburg zoning and building regulations and be approved by the Town of Sellersburg Plan Commission and/or the Building Commissioner as required.

To view the full application, details, and/or to print a copy for submission, please click here: Sellersburg RDC Facade Grant PDF