Incentive Programs

Homes with gravity sanitary sewer systems are susceptible to sewage back-up. Converting to an overhead system can greatly reduce this risk. Through this cost-sharing initiative, the Village and the homeowner will each pay 50 percent of the cost of this conversion -- up to a total project cost of $15,000.

In 2022, the Village Board of Trustees approved two grant programs to assist Glenview property and business owners in enhancing the attractiveness of local commercial buildings to maintain quality aesthetics and ensure these properties will attract the highest market interest.

The program was a recommendation of both the Economic Development Strategic Plan and Downtown Strategic Plan, with the aim of spurring redevelopment, increasing curb appeal and attracting new tenants to Glenview’s commercial corridors.

The façade improvement program will award grants equaling 50% of improvement costs up to $37,500 to update things like exterior painting, doors, windows, awnings and signage. 

The tenant improvement program will award grants equaling 50% of improvement costs up to $50,000 to update interior fixtures, such as drywall, HVAC, flooring, windows and doors, and permanent lighting. 

Full details about both programs are below. If you wish to apply, fill out the applications below or call the Community Development Department at (847) 904-4305. 

Program Applications

• Facade Improvement Program Packet and Application
• Tenant Improvement Program Packet and Application

Façade Improvement Program

The Façade Improvement Program operates as a grant reimbursement, matching 50% of improvement costs up to $37,500 for qualified improvements to the facades of buildings or tenant spaces in view of the public right-of-way.  

Business Eligibility Requirements

• ​Applicants must be either the property owner or the lessee of the subject commercial space that obtains the property owner’s approval. If the applicant is the Lessee, written approval must be submitted with the application from the property owner to participate in the program and consenting to all building modifications.  
• The commercial building must abut a public right-of-way or can be substantially viewed from the public right-of-way to be eligible for the program.
• Total costs for proposed façade improvements must exceed $5,000 to participate in the program.
• All new and existing businesses are eligible to apply for grant funding.
• Properties with unresolved code enforcement cases will not be eligible to receive grant funding.
• Only one grant (either Façade or Tenant Improvement) will be awarded per building or tenant space within any five-year period, although exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis for large, multi-tenant buildings given the availability of allocated program funds.  

Eligible Improvements 

The following improvements are eligible to receive funding through the program. A building or business owner who is undertaking an improvement project that includes a portion of the eligible improvements may apply for the matching grant, but only the improvements below will be eligible for funding. 

• ​Brick Cleaning 
• Exterior Painting 
• Wall Façade Construction, Repair, and Treatment 
• Architectural feature repair or replacement
• Exterior Demolition 
• Historic Renovation 
• Doors, Windows, and Trim 
• Awnings & Shutters 
• Stairs, Porches, and Railings 
• Signage
• Exterior Lighting 
• Permanent Outdoor Dining Features  

On August 2, 2022, the Glenview Village Board approved a 50-50 cost-sharing program to support homeowners replacing private lead services - from the buffalo box to the the home.

For private lead services discovered with Village water main replacement projects, the Village's assigned project manager will work directly with impacted residents. For homeowners who wish to pursue replacement with a contractor they hire, the cost-sharing approval and reimbursement will be handled as part of the required building permit.

Questions and inquiries can be sent to Anna Stawski at astawski@glenview.il.us or 847-904-4413.

Are you considering adding a tree to your landscape? It’s a great way to improve the beauty and functionality of your home environment, and the Village of Glenview can help!

Launched in 2022, the tree planting incentive program provides a 50 percent reimbursement -- u​​​p to $300 – for preapproved tree planting projects.

Questions about the program can be directed to treeincentive@glenview.il.us or by calling (847) 904-4536.

The Tree Planting Incentive Program emphasizes proper tree selection, planting, and care. Resources supporting the program include the approved tree species list​, Under the Canopy brochure​, and Tree Owner’s Manual​. 

Learn more here.

Are you considering removing buckthorn from your property? The Village of Glenview can help! The Buckthorn Removal Incentive Program provides a 50 percent reimbursement - up to $600 - for preapproved buckthorn removal projects.

Rain Barrel Program

Reduce your water bill, divert the water coming out of your downspout and have a free supply of "soft water" (containing no chlorine, lime or calcium) with a rain barrel. Rain barrels attach to downspouts on your house or garage and collect run-off rain water. This water can then be dispensed through a hose - attached to the bottom of the barrel - to water plants, wash the car or a bike, clean muddy shoes, or wipe down windows.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) offers rain barrels for sale. Residents can get a 55-gallon capacity frost-proof, durable plastic resin rain barrel directly from MWRD. MWRD will deliver rain barrels directly to the resident's property, along with the necessary connection hardware; delivery can take several weeks. Installation is the responsibility of the resident.

The Cook County Assessor's office administers several real estate tax incentive programs -- among them, the 6(b) and 7(b) -- to stimulate the development and/or expansion of industrial, retail and office facilities. For a business to be eligible for any of these incentives, the municipality -- in this case, the Village of Glenview -- must expressly state that it supports and consents to the filing of the application and that it finds the incentive necessary for development to occur on the subject property. Economic Development staff coordinates the Village's review of these applications.

For more information, businesses can visit the Cook County Assessor's website or contact its Incentives Department at (312) 603-7929.