Sidewalks in disrepair? This Topeka program could help.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - The City of Topeka is offering 50-50 cost-share assistance to repair sidewalks in disrepair.
The 50-50 Sidewalk Repair Program is now accepting applications. Additional assistance may be available to those who are income-qualified. In 2022, the program approved $100,000 in cost-share assistance from the Capital Improvement Budget.
To qualify for the program, the property must:
- be classified as residential
- have a sidewalk in violation of city standards and/or ADA standards.
- brick sidewalk replacement is available in historical areas but may not be a 50-50 match due to higher costs involved.
- not include the cleaning of brick sidewalks or the installation of ADA ramps.
- the property owner's cost share must be received prior to being added to the list unless the homeowner qualifies for funding assistance.
- the owner must not have outstanding construction permit violations or outstanding debt with the city.
In June 2022, the program was changed to assist income-qualified households. Now, homeowners can have the out-of-pocket cost waived if they meet certain criteria.
- The property must be owner-occupied.
- Household income must not exceed the current median household income.
- One-person home: $46,350 limit
- Two-person home: $52,950 limit
- Three-person home: $59,550 limit
- Four-person home: $66,150 limit
- Five-person home: $71,450 limit
- Six-person home: $76,750 limit
- Seven-person home: $82,050 limit
- Eight-person home: $87,350 limit
More information on the program can be found here.
To apply for the 50-50 Sidewalk Repair Program you can fill out the online form by clicking here, by printing this form and sending it to 50-50sidewalk@topeka.org, by mailing the form to 620 SE Madison, 2nd Floor, Unit #7 Topeka, KS 66607 or by calling the City of Topeka Engineering department at 785-368-3842.
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