Small Business Programs

small business programsDowntown is the city center, and we are proud of the community that has naturally developed there.There are countless benefits to living and working downtown, and your partnership and presence will make it complete.

Read below about the perks of doing business downtown, and submit available properties in Downtown Kankakee to contribute to the continued advancement and growth of our beloved city.

SUBMIT A PROPERTY

The KDC Façade Program is an incentive to encourage building owners to improve the outside appearance of their buildings for their use or tenants use, as well as allowing for some interior work. To qualify for this program, the project must include a significant improvement to the building’s façade. The program provides a reimbursement of up to 25% of qualified expenses.

KDC FACADE PROGRAM APPLICATION

The KDC Rent Match Program is an incentive to aid building owners encouraging new business to lease properties in the KDC district.The program matches free rent incentives offered by property owners to new tenant/lessees opening new locations or relocating from outside the KDC district.

KDC RENT MATCH PROGRAM APPLICATION