Since 1999, Downtown Designation has provided communities with financial incentives, training and technical assistance supporting local efforts to restore historic buildings, improve housing, design walkable communities and encourage economic development by incentivizing public and private investments.
Vermont State Downtown & Village Center Tax Credits
Federal and state rehabilitation tax credits stimulate private investment, create jobs, restore historic buildings and jump start the revitalization seen in Vermont’s Designated Downtowns and Village Centers. Projects range from small bed and breakfasts and rental apartments to multimillion dollar downtown redevelopments.
Learn More about available State and Federal Tax Credits, and whether your building is eligible, by visiting the State website.
Downtown Transportation Improvement Fund Grants
A distinctive sense of place is one of the most important first impressions a downtown provides to both locals and visitors. But how do we create a more attractive downtown? Or design an environment where people love to gather, shop, live and play?
The design element of the Main Street Four Point Approach® helps our communities and local downtown organizations explore solutions to all of these questions. The Downtown Transportation Fund helps turn ideas into reality.
Learn More about the Transportation Improvement Fund and eligible projects, by visiting the State website.
Downtown Networking Meetings
We’re all in this together! With 24 Designated Downtowns currently in the State of Vermont, we’re in great company!
We meet quarterly to discuss hot topics, legislative updates and innovative solutions to shared challenges.