Programs

Demolition Grant Program

In order to eliminate blighting conditions and facilitate the redevelopment of properties, the Demolition Grant Program provides up to $75,000 to property owners to demolish existing dilapidated structures within redevelopment project areas.

Façade Improvement Program

A first impression can make or break a business. That’s why the Redevelopment Agency’s Façade Improvement Program is such an important service.Business owners in redevelopment project areas can receive grants of up to $125,000 to improve the storefronts of their businesses. The owners need to maintain the improvements for 10 years. There are currently 14 façade improvement projects planned in 2009 for the Jurupa Valley Project area.

 For Facade and Demolition Grant Programs call: (951) 955-8916 or (800) 984-1000. For the Housing Program call: (800) 909-0079.

Graffiti Abatement

In an effort to improve our communities and eradicate graffiti, the county purchased two state-of the-art vans equipped with sand blasters, pressure washers and computerized paint matching machines so that walls and buildings are restored to their original color. This free service is provided to all of the county’s unincorporated areas.

You can report graffiti in your community by phone or online. Graffiti Hotline: (951) 955-3333 or (866) 732-1444 or visit www.rcgraffitibusters.com for more information.

Housing Program

New and affordable housing is on the way for senior citizens in the Glen Avon area. The Mission Village Senior Apartments, which are being developed with assistance from the county’s Redevelopment Agency will create 102 new rental units designed for long-term affordability, including 49 of which would be rented to very low income households.

Revitalization Development Programs

To accomplish the goal of revitalizing Rubidoux, the Economic Development Agency for the County of Riverside now finds it necessary to expand the program from focusing on Mission Boulevard to focusing on the entire community. It is the desire of the EDA to bring a number of new programs and projects to the community to completely renovate both the residential and commercial areas. The programs include: sidewalk, streetlight, road, curb, gutter and drainage improvements as well as expanded housing rehabilitation for homeowners and renters and 500 streetlights placed throughout the community. These programs will be phased in over time with input from both the residential and commercial property owners within the community.