Certification Process

California Main Street's application requirements are designed to identify communities that will work effectively to revitalize their downtown and/or neighborhood commercial district.  A desire to provide the greatest social, community and economic returns consistent with long-standing Main Street "guiding principles" and practices guide California Main Street's policies and criteria.

On behalf of its downtown or neighborhood commercial district, any California community may apply to the California State Department of Parks and Recreation/ Office of Historic Preservation to receive designation as a Certified California Main Street Community.

 

A local government may collaborate with a community organization such as a downtown business association, revitalization organization, chamber of commerce, 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation to jointly complete the application process and submit an application fee.

Download the certification application here.