Got Cracks? City Extends Deadline for Sidewalk Replacement Program

The city of Naperville is extending the deadline to Friday, May 24, 2013, for property owners to apply for the Sidewalk Assistance Program through the Social Services Grant Program.

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The city developed the Sidewalk Assistance Program this year to help eligible low- to moderate-income residents pay for their share of the Sidewalk Replacement Program. The assistance program allocates $15,000 in funds to help residents. Funds are being awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. As of May 1, the city has an estimated $9,000 left to allocate.

Residents must fill out an application and submit required documentation to verify their eligibility. Applications for the Sidewalk Assistance Program, as well as eligibility requirements, are available online a the city's website. Printed copies of the application may be obtained by calling Grants Administrator Anna Straczek at 630-305-5315.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 24. Residents who apply for assistance will receive a letter in June 2013 notifying them whether or not they have been approved for the program.

Through the Sidewalk Replacement Program, residents are required by the city’s municipal code to repair and replace broken and defective public sidewalks adjacent to their property and share the cost of doing so with the city. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/sidewalkreplace.aspx.

Submitted by the city of Naperville