Downtown Building Facade Grant

The Compliance Committee is the Advisory Agency for the Odessa Development Corporation and City of Odessa to administer and process applications for Infrastructure and Building Facade Improvement Downtown Economic Development Incentives. Applications must meet all the eligibility requirements and satisfy the requirements that the project, on a case by case basis, supports the economic development incentives to be granted. For those reason, it is important that the applications be submitted completely and accurately. Please answer all the questions fully. Applications received that do not follow the guidelines will not be accepted. If the question is not applicable to your request, please indicate by “NA.” There is no actual or implied commitment of the Compliance Committee, or the City of Odessa, until such project is approved by the City Council.

The Economic Development Department is located in the Odessa Chamber of Commerce - 700 N Grant, Suite 200, Odessa, TX 79761

Phone - 432-333-7897

**Final Approval by City Council for Downtown Building Infrastructure Improvement funds must be made prior to any work being performed**

Sponsored by: The City of Odessa, Odessa Development Corporation ("ODC") and the Compliance Committee.

Download the guidelines here

Facade Grant Application June 2026

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Business Type (check one)
Preferred Contact Method:
Applicant Status (check one)
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Property Information

Is the property currently occupied?
Is the property located within the eligible downtown grant area?
Are all property taxes, utility accounts, and code-related obligations current?

Proposed Façade Improvements

Please identify the proposed improvements (check all that apply)
Will the project include any of the following?
Will the proposed work preserve or enhance the architectural character of the property?
Expected benefits (check all that apply):

Project Budget and Funding

Has any work already begun?
Are other grants, loans, or incentives being used for this project?
Have contractor bids or estimates been obtained?
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Project Timeline and Readiness

Have design plans or renderings been prepared?
Will permits or city approvals be required?
Are financing, materials, and contractors in place to begin promptly upon approval?

Required Attachments Checklist


Please attach the following items to this application:
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Applicant Certifications


By signing below, I certify that the information contained in this application and all supporting documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that submission of this application does not guarantee funding approval and that no work may begin until formal written approval has been granted.
I understand that reimbursement, if awarded, will require proof of payment, proof of completion, and compliance with all applicable program requirements.
Agreement:
I, the undersigned applicant, acknowledge that I am applying for a grant through the ODC Compliance Committee, and that this application is only the first step of this process.

Submission Note

Submit the completed application and all attachments to the appropriate economic development office or designated grant administrator. Incomplete applications may not be considered.