April 8, 2025 — The City of South Bend’s Department of Public Works is now accepting applications for the 2025 Curb & Sidewalk Reimbursement Program. The program helps property owners with costs to repair curbs, sidewalks and ADA curb ramps adjacent to their properties.
Homeowners and property owners within city limits, including businesses, are eligible for the program. Reimbursement rates depend on the property type and location, with higher rates offered to homeowners in designated target areas. The target areas, determined by household income and sidewalk condition, change annually to spread the benefit across parts of the city that need it the most. More information about the program and target areas can be found at southbendin.gov/curbsidewalkprogram.
The reimbursement amounts on listed below:
| Homeowner Occupied | Homeowner Occupied (In Target Areas) | *All Other | |
| CURB | $15 per linear ft. | $30 per linear ft. | $7.50 per linear ft. |
| SIDEWALK | $20 per linear ft. | $40 per linear ft. | $10 per linear ft. |
| ADA CURB RAMP | $950 per ramp | $950 per ramp | $950 per ramp |
* Includes landlords, businesses, churches, schools, etc. Maximum reimbursement amount is for 250 ft of curb and sidewalk combined.
To participate, residents need to fill out an application and obtain pre-approval from the City before beginning any construction work. For more details, including information about target areas and the application process, visit southbendin.gov/curbsidewalkprogram or call 311.
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