UPDATE (April 22, 2024):
The City released the following:
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division announces that due to a significant volume of applications, the Curb Appeal Program will be closed as of 5 pm Wednesday, April 24.
All eligible applications received by the deadline will be reviewed on a sequential basis. Applications that exceed the program’s current funds will be placed on a waitlist. If additional funding for the program becomes available, it will be allotted to applicants on the waitlist on a first-qualified, first-served basis until all remaining funds are allocated.
All projects must be visible from the public sidewalk and/or street right of way. To see examples of eligible projects and expenditures, as well as to view the Curb Appeal Program guideline and documents, visit: https://engage.cityoffortwayne.org/curb-appeal. Residents are encouraged to utilize the website as a reference for FAQ’s, eligibility map, 2023 before and after pictures, and for completing and submitting applications.
The program is available to owners of residential properties, as well as rental properties that have Housing Choice Voucher tenants, within eligible neighborhoods. Eligible neighborhoods are those neighborhoods that have an active neighborhood plan or are actively involved in developing a neighborhood plan in partnership with the Community Development Division and the Neighborhood Planning and Activation Workgroup.
ORIGINAL STORY:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division is now accepting applications from homeowners in eligible neighborhoods for the Curb Appeal Program. The pilot program is in its second year and is designed to support neighborhood revitalization by incentivizing property owners to repair or enhance their property’s exterior appearance.
The following was released this week:
The program reimburses eligible homeowners for project costs up to $2,500. Participants in the program must provide a minimum of 20% matching funds. Funding will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until all program funds are allocated.
All projects must be visible from the public sidewalk and/or street right of way. To see examples of eligible projects and expenditures, as well as to view the Curb Appeal Program guideline and documents, click here. Residents are encouraged to utilize the website as a reference for FAQ’s, eligibility map, 2023 before and after pictures, and for completing and submitting applications. Paper applications are available at the Allen County Public Library branches located in eligible neighborhoods, including Main, Waynedale, Shawnee, Hessen Cassel, Pontiac, Little Turtle, and Tecumseh.
The program will be available to owners of residential properties within eligible neighborhoods. Eligible neighborhoods are those neighborhoods that have an active neighborhood plan or are actively involved in developing a neighborhood plan in partnership with the Community Development Division and the Neighborhood Planning and Activation Workgroup.
“Curb Appeal improvements are about more than just aesthetic enhancements. They are essential to beautifying our neighborhoods and creating spaces that people are proud to call home,” said Community Development Deputy Director Kelly Lundberg.
Goals of the program:
Assist in neighborhood revitalization and improve its appearance and image
Improve the value of housing within eligible neighborhoods
Provide property owners with resources to make improvements to the exterior of their homes and their property
Assist with improvement projects and investments that may not otherwise take place
Encourage further investment by neighboring and nearby property owners
Promote safe housing
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