Building Rehabilitation/Restoration Program

The City of Salem is committed to the revitalization and restoration of the downtown core.  The Downtown "Toolbox, "  Building Rehabilitation / Restoration Program, offers historic property and business owners the opportunity to make improvements to commercial or mixed-use buildings located in the Riverfront Downtown Urban Renewal Area.    

Funds are available as low-interest loans and matching, reimbursement grants.  Funds can be used for a variety of costs.

Learn more about the terms, guidelines, and eligible uses of each financial tool by clicking one of the links below.

Low-interest Fixed Loans  Loan Guidelines

Interior Grants Grant Guidelines

Exterior Grants Grant Guidelines    

                 Applications are currently being accepted.    

For more information on the Building Rehabilitation / Restoration Program, please contactSheri Wahrgren .