Pendleton Urban Renewal

Fresh Start Grants

Fresh Start Grants

The Fresh Start program provides a financial incentive to build commercial structures within the Pendleton Urban Renewal District.

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Fresh Start Grants Program What you need to know.

Fresh Start Grants Program What you need to know.

The Fresh Start program provides a financial incentive to build commercial structures within the Pendleton Urban Renewal District.

Contact Pendleton Urban Renewal Director Charles Denight to learn more.

Fresh Start application packet
Pendleton Uraban Renewal District:
Pendleton Urban Renewa Boundary Map

Fresh Start Grants Guidelines:

  • Who Is Eligible?

    Anyone with plans to build a commercial building (including apartments) within the Urban Renewal District is eligible. You do not have to be a Pendleton resident.

  • How much support is available?

    Building owners will receive up to $100,000 or 10% of design and construction costs. This does not include the cost of acquiring the property.

  • The building must be built within the Urban Renewal District.
  • A minimum of two bids or construction estimates with your application.
  • You must attend a committee meeting where your grant request will be reviewed for approval.
  • You must be an entity (i.e., a business) that will pay full property taxes on the new structure.

Pendleton Urban Renewal District Map Pendleton Urban Renewal programs cover the downtown and riverfront areas.

Pendleton Urban Renewal District Map Pendleton Urban Renewal programs cover the downtown and riverfront areas.
Pendleton Urban Renewa Boundary Map
Download the PUR district map

Download the Fresh Start application packet.

Contact Pendleton Urban Renewal Director Charles Denight to learn more.

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