Programs

Main Street Atmore Member Program Incentives

Time & Submission Dates Subject to Change.

Must be a member to take advantage of all Program Incentives offered by Main Street Atmore.

LOANS & GRANTS

Façade Enhancement Grant Program- is funded and administered by Main Street Atmore. Funds are available for exterior improvements only, and may be applied to a front, side or rear façade, provided the façade faces a public street or public parking area. The program is designed to give property owners and business owners financial assistance for façade improvement.

Want to improve your small business? Apply today.

Facade Grant Application

TAX CREDITS

10% TAX CREDIT

Preservation tax incentives are a credit that can be taken on your federal income tax amounting to 10% of the cost of the work to renovate historic buildings. www.nps.gov (Choose "Links to Past" and then "Grants & Assistance")

The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program includes a 20% income tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic, income-producing buildings

25% TAX CREDIT

The 2017 Alabama Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit is a 25% refundable tax credit available for private homeowners and owners of commercial properties who substantially rehabilitate historic properties that are listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and are 60 years old or older. The tax credit provides jobs, increases the tax base, and revitalizes existing buildings and infrastructure, while preserving and rehabilitating Alabama's historic properties.

50% DISABLED ACCESS TAX CREDIT

A tax credit for eligible small businesses that incur expenses to provide access to persons with disabilities. The expenses must be to enable the small business to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. www.irs.gov (Form 8826-IRS)

PROPERTY TAX REDUCTIONS FOR INCOME

Producing Historic Buildings: The Wallace Property Relief Constitutional Amendment allows commercial, rental or industrial property to be assessed at the residential rate if the property is deemed historical. This equals a 50% property tax reduction.

DETAILED WEB PAGE

Members of Main Street Atmore will also get a detailed site page for their thriving business on the Main Street Atmore website. The page will be linked through our directory page where potential consumers can go and learn more about the business. The page itself includes a beautiful storefront photo, the address and contact details for the business, the owner's headshot and brief bio, a list of the working hours, and a sample of services or products that your business provides.

LUNCH AND LEARN EVENTS

As part of our Economic Vitality mission, Main Street is committed to providing training and professional development opportunities for downtown businesses. We host 4 quarterly Lunch and Learn programs featuring experts on different topics facing downtown businesses. Meetings (and lunch) are free for downtown members.

MONTHLY MERCHANT MEETINGS

We know that connections and networking are important, so Main Street Atmore hosts merchant meetings each year for downtown businesses and managers. These meetings allow Main Street staff to provide updates on things going on in the district along with getting feedback on potential challenges or issues.

SIGNATURE DOWNTOWN EVENTS

Main Street Atmore will hold several downtown events where downtown members will have first access to engage with the community and promote economic vitality.

DESIGN ASSISTANCE

As part of our Four Point Approach, Main Street Atmore staff is trained to help provide comprehensive design assistance to both new and existing downtown businesses. Contact the Main Street office for more details.

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

Looking to open or move into downtown? Main Street Atmore staff can help set up site tours, connect you with local contractors and discuss possible grants and incentives. Start with Main Street Atmore when considering downtown!