Do Business Downtown

Downtown Then n Now - Collin Sheehan Photography

As a Texas Main Street City, Elgin is focused on revitalizing the heart of the community through the Main Street Approach. 

Economic Development in the context of historic preservation makes this growing, dynamic downtown district flexible and a variety of resources and programs are available to support your future investment. 

New Life for an Old Building

New Life for an Old Building


101 North Main Street 

Utilizing state and local tax credits and the Elgin EDC Mega Grant program in conjunction with the zoning overlay that allows residential and commercial uses, the property at 101 N Main Street is a great example of adaptive reuse. 

Details of this project and how it relates to other renovation opportunities downtown are in this article: 
New Life for an Old Building

  1. Historic Downtown Elgin

    Elgin Texas was designated a Historic District in 1991 for the downtown business area. Properties within this area require a review of any changes to be made to the exterior that are visible from the public right-of-way.

  2. Historic District Map

    View a map of Elgin's Downtown Historic District.

  3. Main Street Program

    The Main Street program creates a vibrant, multiple-use, pedestrian-friendly environment in the traditional commercial district, thereby increasing economic vitality and saving historic buildings that make up the character and heritage of a community.

  4. Business Assistance

    The Main Street program and the Elgin economic Development Corporation provide a number of assistance programs to encourage investment and redevelopment in the historic downtown district.

  5. Zoning Overlay

    In September 2014, the City of Elgin City Council approved a zoning overlay for the Historic Down District creating 2 areas with mixed uses.

  6. Downtown Park Plan

    In March 2015, the City Council approved a master park plan for a ten block area in in the heart of the Historic Downtown District.

  7. Downtown Properties for Sale or Lease

    View and download a printable list of properties for sale.

  8. Sustainable Places

    The City of Elgin was one of four communities in Central Texas selected to participate in the Sustainable Places Project. The 18-month long community planning process with the McCann Adams Studio resulted in clear strategies to support the continued and diversified growth of the Elgin community.

  9. City Code of Ordinances

    The City of Elgin utilizes the service Municode to list all City Code of Ordinances information.

  10. Elgin Chamber of Commerce

    Access the Elgin Chamber of Commerce's website.

  11. Bastrop County

    Visit the Bastrop County Economic Development website.