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DIA Downtown Preservation and Revitalization Program

Forgivable and deferred loan incentives for major downtown historic rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects.

About this program

Jacksonville's Downtown Preservation and Revitalization Program supports significant rehabilitation of historic and older downtown buildings through forgivable loans, deferred principal loans, and related incentives. The program targets code compliance, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse projects that strengthen downtown redevelopment.

Eligibility

Downtown property owners or developers completing eligible preservation, rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse projects.

Requirements

  • Property must meet downtown and building eligibility criteria
  • Provide development budget, financing gap, plans, and approvals
  • Meet performance milestones and long-term compliance terms