City of Long Beach
Public Information Office
411 W. Ocean Blvd,
Long Beach, CA 90802
www.longbeach.gov
Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the Storefront Reopening and Board-Up Removal (SRBR) Program, which provides a grant to property and business owners for the removal and haul-away of boarding materials used to cover windows and storefronts in response to either the COVID-19 pandemic, State and local health orders or civil unrest that occurred in the city last year.
In March 2021, the Long Beach City Council approved funding for the SRBR Program, as part of the Long Beach Recovery Plan. The program offers impacted business and property owners a grant ranging from $100 to $600 to assist with the removal and haul-away costs for up to 30 pieces of plywood per location. The grant amount available per eligible applicant varies based on the property size, and grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The removal and disposal of boards and coverings will be conducted by the City’s on-call property management consultants. The grant cannot be used for other work or repairs.
Eligibility Requirements
The grant will provide support to qualified business or property owners impacted during the 2020 calendar year that meet the following criteria:
Businesses
Properties
Application and Award Process
The grant application period is now open and will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 30, 2021. The application intake and selection process consists of the following steps:
Businesses that require assistance completing a grant application may call the City of Long Beach’s BizCare Hotline at 562.570.4BIZ (4249) or email realestatedivision@longbeach.gov. Information about additional business assistance and resources is available on the Economic Development webpage at longbeach.gov/economicdevelopment.
For the latest information on COVID-19, with details on all that the City of Long Beach is doing to keep our residents safe, visit longbeach.gov/COVID19 and follow @LongBeachCity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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