Historic Structure Rehabilitation
Projects that rehabilitate historic structures within historic districts consistent with maintaining historical integrityare eligible for the Development Incentivization Program. The program provides reimbursement of building permit fees for eligible historic rehabilitation projects for up to $5,000 per project.
Where are eligible historic preservation projects?
Historic preservation projects must be located within a designated Historic District. These include:
- Moore Haven
- Dubois Block
- Capital North
- Lakeview
- Rainsford
- Governor's Mansion Protective Area
- Expanded Downtown
- South Side
Click here for a map of Cheyenne Historic Districts.
How to Apply
1. ELIGIBILITY
Project must be one of the following:
- Within the Downtown Core Development Area
OR
- Provide income-restricted housing (80% AMI) for a guaranteed minimum of 15 years
OR
- Be a contributing historic structure and only propose building changes consistent with maintaining the historical integrity of the structure
2. APPLY AND RECEIVE BUILDING PERMIT FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECT
Apply for a building permit at www.cheyennecity.org/Your-Government/Departments/Compliance-Department/Building-Permitting-Licensing or in-person at 2101 O’Neil Ave, Suite 202.
3. COMPLETE ELIGIBLE PROJECT
Project must be completed within one (1) year of issuance of reimburseable building permit.
4. COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A FEE REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION
Go to the City of Cheyenne OpenGov Portal for the Fee Waiver Reimbursement, then follow the instructions to apply. Any project eligible for building permit fee reimbursement must be completed before June 30, 2030.
This program has a total limit of $200,000 of reimbursements and is open until June 30, 2030.
Please contact the Planning and Development Department at 307-637-6282 with any questions about this program.