Sidewalk Rebate Program
The City of Peru offers a Sidewalk Rebate Program to assist property owners in the improvement of sidewalks. The City of Peru helps with removal of existing sidewalks, including disposal as well as provides property owners a rebate on their investment.
CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of the Sidewalk Rebate Program Application.
- Proposed area marked in white paint.
- Sidewalk removed to agreed dimensions.
- Forms erected in accordance with submitted drawing.
- Excavated area shall be filled and compacted with limestone chips to within four (4) inches of finished height (shall be six (6) inches wherever crossing a driveway).
- Concrete shall consist of a five (5) bag mix with fiber added.
- Expansion joints shall consist of ½” thick pre-formed material and installed where:
- New sidewalk abuts to an existing sidewalk, driveway, or curb.
- Every fifty (50) feet in sidewalks that are in excess of one hundred (100) feet in length.
- In the middle of a sidewalk less than one hundred (100) feet in length.
- NEW SIDEWALK SHALL NOT CREATE ANY TRIP HAZARD WITH ADJACENT/ADJOINING AREAS.
- Scored construction joints 3/4 “ deep every five (5) feet of length.
- All work must comply with ADA requirements.
- Surface finish shall consist of light broom finish applied from side-to-side of the sidewalk.
- All forms and debris shall be removed and site clean-up completed.
- Completed inspection form MUST be submitted to Building Department for reimbursement consideration.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Do I have to use a contractor registered with the City? YES, unless you are performing the work yourself.
How do I get a list of registered contractors? You can request a list at the time you pick up your application OR request a list via email to bcarson@cityofperu.org.
How do I obtain an application for the program? Applications must be picked up from the City of Peru Building Department located at 35 S Broadway, Peru, IN.
When can I expect reimbursement from the program? Typically, thirty (30) days after your fully completed inspection form has been received by the Building Department.
How can I get an inspection? Call the Building Department at 765-473-4881 to schedule an inspection.
How long will it take to get the old sidewalk removed? A two (2) week notice to the Building Department is required to allow scheduling of demolition and removal of the existing sidewalk by the City of Peru.
If I have more than one lot, are they all eligible? Each separate, taxable parcel would be eligible for consideration.
How much money can I get? You will be reimbursed at a rate of $2.50 per square foot up to a maximum of 1500 square feet or $3,750 (whichever is less)
