{"id":563,"date":"2020-02-28T09:23:59","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T14:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbus.in.gov\/engineering\/?page_id=563"},"modified":"2026-01-15T13:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:54:44","slug":"https-www-columbus-in-gov-wp-content-uploads-2026-01-2026-scsc-program-application-pdf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.columbus.in.gov\/engineering\/info-and-forms\/https-www-columbus-in-gov-wp-content-uploads-2026-01-2026-scsc-program-application-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"Shared Cost Sidewalk and Curb Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

The City of Columbus Shared Cost Sidewalk and Curb (SCSC) Program is designed to encourage the reconstruction of residential sidewalks and curbs and to fill-in gaps in existing sidewalk connections. Not-for-profit organizations and commercial property may also qualify. \u00a0The City of Columbus will reimburse $6 per square foot of sidewalk and $50 per linear foot of curb.<\/strong> For commercial sidewalk and curb, the maximum reimbursement amount per business entity will not exceed $10,000 per calendar year. There is no application deadline, however, the number of SCSC Program requests approved will be limited by annual funding.<\/p>\n

Follow these steps to participate in the SCSC Program:<\/h3>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Review the Shared Cost Sidewalk and Curb Program Standard Specifications<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Review the Shared Cost Sidewalk and Curb Program Stan<\/a>dard Specifications<\/a> (PDF)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>SCSC Application<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Complete and submit the online application.<\/a><\/p>\n

Or download and print an application.<\/a>  Submit the printed application by email to engineering@columbus.in.gov<\/a> or by U.S. Mail to the City Engineer\u2019s Office, 123 Washington Street, Columbus IN  47201.<\/p>\n

Shared Cost Sidewalk and Curb Program – Project Sketch Template<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Application Review<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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An Engineering staff member will review the application and visit the site to inspect and measure the sidewalk and\/or curb.<\/p>\n

The City will be responsible for any curb ramps at intersections and any alley approach work.<\/p>\n

The Applicant will receive a letter from the City via email or U.S. Mail.\u00a0 The approximate reimbursement amount, as well as other important information, will be included in the letter.\u00a0 Please read this participation letter thoroughly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Project Requirements and Next Steps<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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