Resources for Ybor City businesses and developers.

Loan Program

Eligible projects can apply for loans up to $200,000.00 with low interest rate and no prepayment penalties.

There are two annual application cycles and the City of Tampa welcomes all applicants who are unable to secure funding through conventional sources.

Buildings must be 50 years or older, and funding can be applied for relocation or mothballing of the historic properties.

For more information contact the City of Tampa’s Historic Preservation Division at (813) 274-3100 option 3, or by visiting the Historic Preservation website at www.tampagov.net.

Business Enhancement Micro Grant Program

The Business Enhancement Micro Grant Program is designed to incentivize building, structural, and site improvements to commercial property located within the Ybor City Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) 1. Funding can cover 50% of the improvement costs up to $10,000.

Apply for the Business Enhancement Micro Grant Program

Download the Business Enhancement Micro Grant Program Application

For more information, please contact the Ybor City Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) office at 813-274-7917.

Façade Improvement Grant Program

The Façade Improvement Grant Program provides financial incentives for property owners to improve the appearance of their buildings within the Historic District. Priority is given to historic buildings and those along Seventh Avenue. Funding can cover 50 percent of the façade improvement cost up to $50,000.

For more information, please contact the Ybor City Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) office at 813-274-7917.

Community Infrastructure Needs Grant

The Community Infrastructure Needs Grant is offered to incentivize new or existing right-of-way improvements in Ybor City CRA 1 and 2 that will enhance the historic district’s attributes and encourage private investment in Ybor City.

For more information, please contact the Ybor City Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) office at 813-274-7960.

Neighborhood Amenity Incentive Program

The Ybor City CRA is offering reimbursement of city fees up to $10,000 paid to the City of Tampa for the construction or renovation of facilities to assist in the attraction of businesses.

The reimbursement would include monies spent on building permits and permit-related fees, water meters, water connection fees, and inspection fees.

Find out if you are in CRA 1 or CRA 2.

For more information, please contact the Ybor City Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) office at 813-274-7960.

Historic Preservation Grant

Homesteaded properties and buildings that are at least 75 years old can apply for grants up to $15,000. Property owners must exhibit a financial need and satisfy Income Eligibility Guidelines.

Project work must be completed by a licensed contractor and can be combined with other available assistance programs.

For more information contact the City of Tampa’s Historic Preservation Division at (813) 274-3100 option 3, or by visiting the Historic Preservation website at www.tampagov.net.

The City of Tampa is offering low interest loans and grants for historic buildings located in Ybor City.

• Funds are available for structural stabilization (Foundations or Roofs);
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Improvements; and,
• Architectural detail restoration (Porches, Windows and Siding).

Projects must alleviate or prevent endangerment of historic property and must adhere to the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.  Applications are ranked on a competitive basis.

For more information contact the City of Tampa’s Historic Preservation Division at (813) 274-3100 option 3, or by visiting the Historic Preservation website at www.tampagov.net.