{"id":231540,"date":"2026-04-02T08:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/231540\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T08:38:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:38:21","slug":"round-rock-expands-facade-improvement-grant-program-to-mays-street-round-rock-avenue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/231540\/","title":{"rendered":"Round Rock expands facade improvement grant program to Mays Street, Round Rock Avenue"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRound Rock\u2019s Commercial Facade and Site Improvement Grant program has been updated, expanding eligibility to additional commercial corridors in an effort to encourage redevelopment and business investment.<\/p>\n

Round Rock City Council unanimously approved<\/a> the revisions March 26.<\/p>\n

The full story<\/p>\n

The program<\/a>, originally adopted in 2023, provides matching grants to property owners to improve the exterior of commercial buildings.<\/p>\n

City officials said the latest update focuses on expanding the geographic boundaries to include more properties along Mays Street and Round Rock Avenue.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Commercial Facade Improvement Program is focused on improving the exteriors of commercial buildings … to make them more economically viable and visually appealing,\u201d said Joe Brehm, the city\u2019s director of community and neighborhood services.<\/p>\n

\"visualization\"\/The specifics<\/p>\n

Under the updated plan, eligible areas now include the full Mays Street corridor\u2014connecting previously separated northern and southern segments\u2014as well as Round Rock Avenue from Deepwood Drive to the I-35 southbound frontage road.<\/p>\n

The grant program offers a 50-50 cost match, with a minimum project investment of $5,000 and a maximum reimbursement of $100,000.<\/p>\n

Eligible improvements include exterior upgrades such as paint, signage, lighting, landscaping and facade materials, while interior work and routine maintenance are not covered.<\/p>\n

To qualify, applicants must be current on property taxes and cannot have active code enforcement violations, although city staff said the program can help property owners address certain issues.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf it\u2019s in the program boundary … I can reach out to the property owner, say, \u2018Well, I noticed you got this code violation. Did you know about our grant program that might help you take care of that?\u2019\u201d Brehm said.<\/p>\n

Since its launch<\/a>, the program has awarded about $215,000 in grants, helping generate roughly $292,560 in total private investment, according to city officials.<\/p>\n

Brehm said the program has already prompted additional redevelopment interest, including a potential mixed-use project at one participating shopping center.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat demonstrates an additional benefit of the program,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

City leaders said expanding the program\u2019s boundaries is aimed at building on that momentum, particularly in high-visibility commercial corridors and downtown-adjacent areas.<\/p>\n

The resolution updating the program leaves all other terms unchanged and took effect immediately upon approval.<\/p>\n

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