Facade Grant Program

Financial Assistance for Commercial Properties in TIF Districts 3, 4, and 5

The Village has approved grant funds for improving the exterior facades (face) of existing commercial buildings. The Facade Grant Program has been created for all eligible businesses and commercial properties in TIF Districts 3, 4, and 5:

• Up to 50% of eligible project costs will be reimbursed (up to $25,000)
• Minimum project cost should be at least $5,000
• Landscaping can be up to 30% of grant amount
• Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis

• Awnings & canopies
• Exterior walls/doors/windows/shutter/downspouts
• Exterior building materials
• Stairs, sidewalks, porches, railings, colonnades
• Signs (in conjunction with a comprehensive façade improvement project)
• Outdoor seating areas
• Landscaping
• Fencing
• Dumpster enclosure
• Screening of mechanical equipment/utilities at grade level or on the roof
• Code improvements

For more information, please call Community Development at 630-823-5780 or go to https://www.hpil.org/1054/Facade-Grants

Looking to Install a Sign on Your Business?

Most signs require a permit!

Here are a few rules to be aware of:

• Window signs may not be larger than 50% of any one window
• A-frame signs require permits and must be kept near the business's and off of the parkway, and must by removed by the close of each business day
• Grand Opening signs are allowed, but also require a permit

• Marquee, scrolling, flashing or crawling signs
• Box signs over 12 inches in height
• Inflatable signs, pennants or feather signs
• Painted wall signage
• Pole-mounted, roof top and vehicle signs

* Please also remember to remove any bird nests from any signs or letters
For more details, you can review the Hanover Park Sign Code here:
https://library.municode.com/IL/Hanover%20Park/CODES/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=CH6SICO

Take Your Business to the NEXT Level

Next Level Northwest can help you succeed

Have you thought about ways to get your business to the next level - increasing your brand awareness, revenues and success?  FREE help is here for you and your business. Next Level Northwest offers free coaching, training and support in any area of business you need help with.

This valuable one-on-one coaching program can make YOU their next success story. You can read about their recent success stories and apply here:  www.nextlevelnorthwest.org/apply-now.  See what they can offer you!

Questions?  Need help applying?  Call Community Development at 630-823-5780 or email us at  CDevelopment@hpil.org and we can get your started AND help you through the entire application process. 

Did You Know - Our Past BEST Seminars are on YouTube!

Attend a past seminar at your leisure

The Village has hosted many various BEST (Business Education Seminars on Technology) and they are available at any time on YouTube.  Learn useful information to help your business succeed when it's convenient for you!  Here are a few of our most popular past seminars:

• 10 Social Media Best Practices  https://tinyurl.com/socialmediapractices
• Avoid Mistakes Most Business Owners Make  https://tinyurl.com/avoidmistakesbomake
• Business Plan: Your Roadmap to Success https://tinyurl.com/businessplanissuccess

View our other BEST videos too any time here  https://tinyurl.com/HPyoutubevideos