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Building Façade Improvements Grant

This grant program is designed to assist business and property owners with improvements to their existing commercial buildings in the downtown district. This program will assist with façade and exterior improvements that will beautify downtown and enhance the experience for residents and visitors.

Building Façade Improvements Grant Application

Downtown Sidewalk Use Program

This permit program is designed to assist businesses, agencies, and individuals wishing to use public sidewalks in Downtown Newton. The goal is to maintain high standards of accessibility and safety while promoting attractive, functional sidewalk usage and promoting Downtown Newton as an attractive mixed-use environment.

Downtown Sidewalk Use Permit Application

Neighborhood Revitalization Program

This program makes tax rebates available for home or business property improvements. If you are building a new structure or making significant improvements to residential, commercial or industrial property, your project may be eligible for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP).

The NRP is a way to receive up to a 10-year rebate on the increased property taxes paid as a result of new construction or rehabilitation projects. Eligible commercial and residential properties could receive up to a 100% rebate.

Applications can be obtained from the Office of Revitalization and Preservation, third floor of City Hall, or can be downloaded below. The Part 1 Application must be completed and submitted along with your building permit application, before the project begins, to be eligible. For more information or to see if your property qualifies, visit or call 316-284-6001.

NRP Part 1 App

NRP Part 2 App

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Officer offers guidance, education, and information about preservation incentives for historic structures, such as grants, state and federal tax credits. The Officer also provides administrative support for the Newton/North Newton Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). To contact the Office of Revitalization and Preservation, call 316-284-6001 or email hp@newtonkansas.com.