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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.
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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.
View a map of Elgin's Downtown Historic District.
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.
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.
In September 2014, the City of Elgin City Council approved a zoning overlay for the Historic Down District creating 2 areas with mixed uses.
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.
View and download a printable list of properties for sale.
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.
The City of Elgin utilizes the service Municode to list all City Code of Ordinances information.
Access the Elgin Chamber of Commerce's website.
Visit the Bastrop County Economic Development website.