Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce - Hillendale, Overlea & Parkville Commercial Revitalization (HOP)

2025 Hillendale, Overlea and Parkville Revitalization Information

After successfully creating a task force and incubating the Essex Community Development Corporation to revitalize the Essex community, the Chamber now has been asked to help reimagine other local communities in Eastern Baltimore County, including Hillendale, Overlea and Parkville. These three communities have been designated by Baltimore County as commercial revitalization districts and by the State of Maryland as a Sustainable Community--areas where we want to ensure continued health and vitality.

To know if your business is inside the boundaries for potential upcoming grant opportunities and the Facade Improvement Grant Program, please refer to the maps at the bottom of this page or through this link: Commercial Revitalization Programs.

Facade Improvement Grant Program

The 2025 OP (Overlea and Parkville) Facade Improvement Grant aims to create investment in and improvements to building exteriors. By aiming to create an attractive and inviting commercial/ retail area, the businesses in these districts will be contributing to the economic vitality for the community and promote regular use by visitors and residents. Through this grant, funding is provided to cover costs associated with approved exterior renovations.

To download the program description, application and map in /complete the application and other documents, click on the following links or see documents below:

Grant Description - OP Facade Improvement Grant Program Description for website.pdf

Fillable Grant Application - OP Façade Improvement Grant Program Application for website.docx

Map - Map of Locations Eligible for Façade Grant Funding for website.pdf

Facade Improvement Grant Program details, application and map below. Applications must be submitted by December 5, 2025.