Where is the Main Street district?
Livingston was accepted as a Main Street City in 2005. The Livingston Main Street District consists of 10 blocks in the downtown area, bounded by:
- Beatty Avenue
- East Abbey Street
- East Calhoun Street
- North Jackson Avenue
- North Tyler Avenue
- West Church Street
Benefits of Doing Business on Main Street:
Program Offerings / Incentives
The Livingston Main Street Program offers building and business owners incentives in the form of:
- Foundation and Roof Repair
- Infrastructure Repairs
- Painting
- Upgrades
- Matching Grants for Façade Restoration
Other incentives include:
- Design Assistance
- Low Interest Loans
- Promotion of the Downtown Area
- Tax Abatement
Since 2005, the Livingston Main Street Program has disbursed over $200,000 in grants and incentives benefiting buildings in the Main Street District. This money was raised solely through local fundraisers. No state or federal funds are used in the Main Street Program.
City of Livingston Main Street Incentives:
Grants: Matching Grants that must be approved BEFORE work begins
- Roof, Facade, or Foundation Repair – $4,500 maximum
- Paint – $2,000 maximum
- Business Signs – $500 maximum
- Infrastructure (electrical, plumbing) – $4,500 maximum
Ongoing Promotion of the Downtown Area