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Curbside Appeal Program

Enhancing neighborhood pride with $100,000 investments in beautification improvements for selected blocks.

About

The Curbside Appeal Program invests in beautifying residential blocks. The program aims to enhance neighborhood collaboration, community building, and quality of life for Philadelphia residents, while strengthening neighborhood identity and pride.

Selected blocks will receive up $100,000 and residents may choose to invest in any of the following improvements:

  • Debris removal
  • Lawn restoration
  • Downspout planters
  • Selective tree trimming
  • Fence installation and repair
  • Certain sidewalk repairs
  • Other improvements

This program is part of Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s H.O.M.E. Initiative.

The 2026 application period is closed. The blocks that were awarded funding in 2026 are listed below.

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Address
1234 Market St.
17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email info.dhcd@phila.gov

2026-2027 awarded blocks

This year's Curbside Appeal Program funding has been awarded to the following blocks:

  • 1300 South Ruby Street
  • 1700 Saint Paul Street
  • 1800 Hart Lane
  • 2200 South 6th Street
  • 2500 North Marston Street
  • 3000 Titan Street
  • 3200 North Howard Street
  • 5000 Newhall Street
  • Unit block of Hobart Street
  • Unit block of Wiota Street

Process and eligibility

Application process

The 2026 application period is closed. We will start accepting applications again in the spring of 2027. We will update this page when applications reopen.

The Division of Housing and Community Development works with specific Neighborhood Advisory Committees to collect applications for this program.

Who can apply

  • Homeowners.
  • Renters with consent from owners.
  • Only residents in census tracts who make 100% or less of the area median income.

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