Do Business Downtown

The Owl Wine Bar and Home Goods Store, HartBeat of Main Street grant recipient 2020 press release here, Best Downtown Business in Texas 2013 Texas Downtown Association

TheOwlPatio
Downtown Then n Now - Collin Sheehan Photography

New Life for an Old Building

New Life for an Old Building

Welcome to Main Street 
These buildings are occupied by a variety of businesses from banks and insurance to retail and restaurants. The Strategic Plan for Main Street is available here. Check out the Downtown Shopping Guide for places you can visit and watch our Community Calendarfor a variety of events promoted by the Main Street Program. 

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. 

Award Winning Main Street Program 

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  1. Downtown Properties for Sale or Lease

    View and download a printable list of properties for sale.


  3. 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.

  4. Zoning
    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.

  5. Business Assistance & Economic Development Corp

  6. Elgin Chamber of Commerce

    Access the Elgin Chamber of Commerce's website

  7. Bastrop County

    Visit the Bastrop County Economic Development website

  8. Building Permits
  9. Certified Local Government

Community Development

  1. Amy Miller

    Community Services Director
    512-229-3213
    Email


    Kristina Alvarez

    Main Street Manager
    512-229-3232 
    Email


    802 North Avenue C
    Fleming Community Center
    P.O. Box 591
    Elgin, TX 78621

    Phone: 512-281-5724
    Fax: 512-281-3016 


    Hours

    Monday - Friday
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Staff Directory

Economic Development

  1. Owen Rock

    Director

    512-229-3226

    Email



    Kaley Frye 


    Project Manager 

    512-281-5724

    Email

    310 N Main Street

    P.O. Box 591

    Elgin, TX 78621


    Phone: 512-281-5724

    Fax: 512-281-3016 


    Hours

    Monday - Friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


    Staff Directory