Jeffersontown Facade Improvement Program

The Jeffersontown Facade Improvement Program is a unique opportunity for commercial and industrial property owners or tenants to improve the exterior of their buildings.  The appearance of a building is the customer's image of that business and that city. By upgrading a building or property, the owner / tenant makes a sound investment in their business and in our community.

The program helps make improving a building both possible and affordable by providing architectural assistance with design ideas (provided by the city of Jeffersontown)  and low-interest financing (provided by Republic Bank) to business building owners or to their tenants to implement the design suggestions.

Improvements may include, but are not limited to facade work, awnings, canopies, entryways, new public entrances, signs, painting, window-door replacement, lighting, repair of mortar joints, wood-work repair, sidewalks, landscaping, parking, etc.

These types of improvements not only improve the appearance of property, but also enhance safety and functional qualities, increase public safety, increase and stabilize property values and contribute to the city of Jeffersontown's overall economic development efforts.

According to Steve Trager, Chairman and CEO of Republic Bank, " We truly believe that small businesses are the backbone of our economy.  As Louisville's largest independently owned and operated financial institution, Republic Bank is putting its money where its philosophy is by partnering with the Jeffersontown Economic Development authority in establishing the Jeffersontown Facade Loan Program."

"Republic believes in the small business owner, the entrepreneur who strives everyday to create his or hoer own success-while contributing to the pride and economic well being of our community.  So we make it a priority to provide products and services that meet the special needs of local businesses.  The Facade Loan Program is proof of our commitment."

Who Qualifies?

Architectural Assistance
The Jeffersontown Facade Improvement Program will provide up to $500 of contracted architectural assistance for the development of conceptual facade drawings.  City officials and the selected architect will consult with the property owner / tenant on potential improvements.

Financial Assistance
Republic Bank is offering a low fixed rate loan to anyone that owns/leases commercial or industrial property in Jeffersontown and wants to improve the facades of structurally sound properties.

Up to $20,000 per facade (in public view), not to exceed 100% of the improvement costs.  Minimum loan amount - $2,500.

• No closing costs

• 5% fixed interest rate for 5 years.

• Loans for above $20,000 are also available.  Please contact Jonathan Payne at (502) 266-5466 or John Mason at (502) 425-2300 for additional information.

• All loans subject to credit approval.

• All improvements must meet current requirements of land development codes, building codes and applicable zoning.

                                                                  10416 Watterson Trail        Jeffersontown, KY 40299       Phone:  (502) 267-8333         Fax:  (502) 267-0547