2. APPLICATION – Sidewalk Improvement Program

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4. Part A: The Property
6. FY 2026

   Mission

   As part of the comprehensive housing strategy, City staff has developed the Cambridge Sidewalk Improvement Program which aims to support all residents, whether property owners, tenants, or visitors by working to ensure that residential sidewalks are easily accessible and safe for all. This program will be administered on a first come first serve basis for applicants who voluntarily request the city’s help in replacing or fixing their damaged, cracked, or uneven sidewalk.

   Under this new program, the city will hire and pay qualified contractors to make repairs to residential sidewalks. The loan that funds the repair will be of no-interest and amortized over 5 years, through property taxes becoming a self-funded revolving loan fund.

   Eligibility Requirements

   • Residential Property owner within the City of Cambridge
   • Have sidewalk that fails to meet City Code
   • Be current on property taxes
   • Have no outstanding code enforcement actions against the property outside of sidewalks violations

   Application Steps

   For any sidewalk to be considered, the City of Cambridge Sidewalk Improvement application form and any required attachments or supporting information must be submitted in its entirety.

   1. Define the scope of work for your Sidewalk Improvement Project.
   2. Properties within the Cambridge Historic Preservation District do not need to apply for approval through the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) if the sidewalk repairs made through this program do not affect the existing footprint.
   3. Staff will meet with each homeowner on site to review scope and submit a written estimate to the homeowner for approval.
   4. Upon the City’s written approval date, work will begin within three months (90 days) and be completed within six months (180 days). Final receipts will be submitted to the property owner no later than 45 days after the completion of work to ensure program funds are efficiently distributed.
   5. Applicants that apply after funds are depleted for the current fiscal year will automatically be added to the following fiscal year.
8. 1. Address of Sidewalk to be improved and Property Tax ID*
10. 2. Owner of property and contact information.
12. First Name*
13. Last Name*
15. Address*
17. City*
18. State*
19. Zip Code*
21. Phone Number*
22. Email Address*
24. 3. Is the property vacant?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
25. 4. Is the owner living at the property currently?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
27. 5. Is the property currently rented?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
29. Name of Renter
31. Phone Number
32. Email
34. 6. Provide photos of the sidewalk and the street view (block) of where it is located.*
36. Part B: The Project
38. 7. Describe the planned improvements that are needed (length and width of sidewalk to be replaced)*
40. Name of person completing this form:*
42. Electronic Signature Agreement

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

    1. I agree.
44. Electronic Signature*
45. Date*
    Date
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47. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
48. Email address

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