PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The City of Wilmington has created a pilot program to help low-income homeowners clean out privately owned alleyways. This includes the removal of junk, debris, and foliage by a third-party contractor hired by the City. Funds are limited and will be distributed on a triage basis. Priority will be given to homeowners who have received a citation for illegal dumping in their alleyway from the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

• Applicant must reside in a Qualified Census Tract (QCT) or have a household income of 80 percent of the area median income or less. A map of the City’s QCTs is attached, along with a chart of qualifying incomes.

• Applicants who do not live in a QCT must provide a Federal 1040 Tax Return Form.

• When alleyways are shared among multiple homeowners, only the portion owned by the applicant will be cleaned. Neighboring homeowners may submit separate applications for their own portions.

• Proof of ownership and primary residence is required.

• If the application and requested cleaning are approved, the work is a one-time service. The City will not provide ongoing maintenance of the alleyway.

• All Requests Are Subject to Approval by Public Works

For more details about the Alleyway Cleaning Program, please review the document below.

Alleyway Cleaning Program FAQ

City of Wilmington Qualified Census Tracts

 If you can’t find your address on the map, you can also look up your Census Tract at: https://www3.newcastlede.gov/parcel/search/.

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