Urban Renewal Agency

It is the mission of the Livingston Urban Renewal Agency (URA) to assist with the revitalization of the Livingston downtown area. Board members serve a 4-year term in accordance with their bylaws. 
 

The URA, in partnership with downtown businesses and citizens, adopts, funds, and manages projects which:

• Rehabilitate and redevelop blighted areas.
• Provide public improvements.
• Repair or rehabilitate deteriorated or deteriorating structures.
• Improve infrastructure, facilities, and equipment leading to an increase in the health and safety of the downtown district.

For further details on urban renewal, see Title 7, Chapter 15, Parts 42 and 43 of the Montana Code Annotated.
 

By law, Grant priority will be given to programs that:

• Rehabilitate or redevelop blighted areas.
• Provide public improvements.
• Repair or rehabilitate deteriorated or deteriorating structures.
• Improve infrastructure, facilities and equipment leading to an increase in the health and safety of the downtown district.

Currently, the Livingston Urban Renewal Agency operates three grant programs: for enhancements to public spaces downtown, for facade improvements and to rehabilitate and develop residential spaces within the District. A description of each program follows with the guidelines included below. All programs require an application to be submitted with appropriate documentation. Project approval is subject to the URA Board of Commissioners and all exterior modifications to properties within the Downtown Historic District must be approved by the City’s Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) before work begins and before any necessary building permits will be issued for the work. This includes new or modified signage.

Downtown Enhancements

The Downtown Enhancement Program is intended to provide a resource to encourage the implementation of the Downtown Master Plan elements. Eligible projects may receive up to 75% of total project costs with a maximum grant amount of $25,000 per project.

Facade Improvements

The Facade Repair and Renovation Program provides financial assistance to property owners and/or tenants who desire to repair or rehabilitate the facades of buildings and properties within the District. Eligible projects may receive reimbursement of up to 50% of project costs not exceeding $100,000.

Residential Redevelopment

The Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program provides a resource to encourage the rehabilitation or development of residential spaces within the Livingston Urban Renewal District. Eligible projects may be awarded a grant for up to 50% of project costs not exceeding $250,000 per unit.

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