It’s not too early to be thinking about spring outdoor home improvement projects, and the Seymour Planning and Zoning Department is ready to help.
For the Seymour Curb Appeal Program, participants must provide a minimum of 50% matching funds. Approved projects will receive up to $500 reimbursement or up to $750 if immediate neighbors apply together.
Applications are available at city hall, 301-309 N. Chestnut St., or online at seymourin.org. Click on the Offices tab and then select Planning & Zoning.
Applicants must submit a completed application packet, including before photos, prior to any work being completed to be considered for the program.
The program is for project reimbursement. The applicant is required to pay all expenses related to their approved project and then submit for reimbursement from the city.
The owner must agree to obtain all necessary approvals and permits, if needed. All work must meet local, state and national standards and regulations. For any painting or staining projects, applicants are required to remove peeling paint and prime surfaces prior to painting or staining. Photo documentation of finished prep work is required.
All projects must be visible from the public sidewalk or right of way. Any material required to complete the project should be included in the application. This does not include tools, such as ladders, nail guns, etc.
Examples of eligible items/projects may include but are not limited to:
*Lawns, landscape beds or planter areas
*Tree and/or shrub maintenance or installation
*Soil, mulch, sod, landscape stone, landscape fabric, edging, pavers or other ground cover
*Flowers, shrubs, bushes, trees or other vegetation
*Exterior washing or painting of the primary building
*Exterior painting of a detached garage or accessory building
*Painting or staining of porches, decks or fences
*Lead-based paint testing/remediation
*Exterior paint/primer/stain
*Brushes, rollers, scrapers or cleaners to remove existing paint, painting tape, drop cloths and paint pans
*Reroofing and/or residing of the primary building, detached garage or accessory building
*Tuckpointing, masonry repair or reconstruction of the primary building, detached garages, existing masonry walls or accessory structures
*Repair or replacement of features on the primary building, detached garage or accessory building, including but not limited to windows, doors and trim; lighting; gutters, soffit and fascia; porches and/or decks, including railings and steps; and repair, reconstruction, removal or installation of fencing, private walks (including masonry steps) or driveways/driveway aprons
Only professional labor can be claimed for reimbursement. Professional labor is someone other than the property owner/applicant who is trained and engaged in such work for a career.
Professional labor is required to have a license in their field. An invoice from an established professional detailing the work performed and completed and that indicates the invoice has been paid in full is required to be considered for reimbursement.
For information, call 812-522-4746 or email [email protected].