Process and eligibility
To participate, follow these steps.
1
Confirm your property's eligibility
To apply, your property must be located on an approved corridor. Check to see if your address is on an eligible block. If you have any questions about your eligibility, email SIP@phila.gov.
2
Plan your project
If you need help applying, email SIP@phila.gov and you will be matched with a relationship manager. This person will be a City staff member or a representative from a neighborhood organization.
Your relationship manager will contact you directly. They will walk you through the process of applying for the Storefront Improvement Program.
3
Apply
After discussing improvements with your relationship manager, it’s time to apply. You can also apply without a relationship manager if you wish to do so.
Do not begin work on your storefront until you have received written approval from the City.
To participate, follow these steps.
To apply, your property must be located on an approved corridor. Check to see if your address is on an eligible block. If you have any questions about your eligibility, email SIP@phila.gov.
If you need help applying, email SIP@phila.gov and you will be matched with a relationship manager. This person will be a City staff member or a representative from a neighborhood organization.
Your relationship manager will contact you directly. They will walk you through the process of applying for the Storefront Improvement Program.
After discussing improvements with your relationship manager, it’s time to apply. You can also apply without a relationship manager if you wish to do so.
Do not begin work on your storefront until you have received written approval from the City.