The Vibrancy Initiative is a collection of programs designed to support revitalization efforts that create jobs, reduce blight, and preserve and improve structures in our community.

Office hours will be posted here as they become available; please check back for updates.

Exterior Rennovation Assistance

Facade Improvement Grant Program

The Facade Improvement Grant program helps property owners transform the facade of commercial, industrial, and mixed-use buildings by providing a 50% matching grant to reimburse expenses incurred during a comprehensive facade improvement.

Applications open on April 6th, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Planning Grant Program

The Planning Grant Program provides financial support to small businesses and property owners seeking to activate ground-floor commercial spaces for occupancy by a new business – particularly in historically significant legacy commercial corridors.

Applications open on April 6th, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Interior Rennovation Assistance

White Box Grant Program

The White Box Grant program helps property owners bring vacant first-floor commercial spaces up to current code to create a functional "white box" space ready for customization and occupancy by a business.

Applications open on April 6th, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Planning Grant Program

The Planning Grant Program provides financial support to small businesses and property owners seeking to activate ground-floor commercial spaces for occupancy by a new business – particularly in historically significant legacy commercial corridors.

Applications open on April 6th, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Tax Abatement Programs

Commercial and Industrial Tax Abatement Program

This program provides real property tax abatement for the construction or rehabilitation of commercial or industrial structures within Toledo. The City of Toledo’s CITA program works to promote economic activity and job growth that would not have otherwise occurred.

Applications are currently being accepted.

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Residential Tax Abatement Program

This program provides real property tax abatement for the construction or rehabilitation of residential structures within Toledo. The City of Toledo’s CRA program works to promote housing development and rejuvenate existing housing stock within city limits.

Applications are currently being accepted.

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Questions?

Please email your questions to EconomicDevelopment@toledo.oh.gov.