Memphis, TN · Shelby County
Residential Sidewalk Repair Assistance Application
Memphis residents use this application to request financial assistance for sidewalk repairs and provide household, income, utility, and eligibility information to the City of Memphis.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application is for the City of Memphis Residential Sidewalk Repair Cost Assistance Program. Applicants must meet the stated requirements for at least one eligibility category and submit supporting documents, including income proof and a recent utility bill. The form says mailed applications must be notarized; applications delivered in person by the applicant or an authorized representative with power of attorney do not need notarization. The application also includes a physician’s disability verification and a residence affidavit for certain applicants.
Who needs it
Memphis residents seeking sidewalk repair cost assistance who meet a listed eligibility category and are submitting an application to the City of Memphis.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a sworn-and-subscribed acknowledgment block for the applicant to sign before the notary; each required residency affidavit also has a sworn-and-subscribed block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Residential Sidewalk Repair Assistance Program application and review its eligibility guidelines.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in applicant and household details, and include any required disability verification or residence affidavits.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Collect income proof, a recent utility bill, and any additional documents required for your eligibility category.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the mailed application and any required notarized residence affidavits.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the application before the commissioned online notary during your video appointment.
- 6
Submit to the City
Return the completed application and supporting documents to City of Memphis Construction Inspections.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Memphis. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for Memphis sidewalk repair assistance?
- Complete the application, gather the required income and utility documents and any category-specific materials, then return everything to City of Memphis Construction Inspections. The form says mailed applications must be notarized.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- The form says mailed applications must be notarized. Applications delivered in person by the applicant or by an applicant representative providing power of attorney do not need to be notarized.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary registered through the Secretary of State. The form does not specify whether the city accepts an electronically notarized application, so confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- When is a notarized residence affidavit required?
- For Category C applicants, the form requires a complete list of related household residents and a notarized affidavit of residency for each resident if claiming more than two residents.