Pendleton Urban Renewal

Upper Story Grants

Upper Story Grants

If you own a historic building in downtown Pendleton with an unused upper story, you may be eligible for this grant program.

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Upper Story Grant Program What you need to know.

Upper Story Grant Program What you need to know.

If you own a historic building in downtown Pendleton with an unused upper story, you may be eligible for this grant program.

Grants are reviewed by the Grant Review Committee on the second Tuesday of each month. Applications are due the last Monday of the preceding month.

Contact Pendleton Urban Renewal Director Charles Denight to learn more.

Upper Story Grant application
Pendleton Urban Renewal District:
Pendleton Urban Renewa Boundary Map

Upper Story Grant Guidelines:

  • The grant will cover 25% to 40% of renovating of the cost of renovating or restoring an unused upper story so that it can be occupied.
  • The restoration or renovation must follow certain standards for projects that change a historic building in downtown Pendleton.
  • It can become apartments, offices, a retail space or a studio for professional services.
  • Only a portion of the Urban Renewal District is eligible. The building must be located on or between SE and SW 6th Streets and between the Umatilla River and the Union Pacific railroad tracks (Frazer Avenue).

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

Apply for a Upper Story Grant

Contact Pendleton Urban Renewal Director Charles Denight to learn more.

Download Application

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