Sidewalk Café & Patio Rebate Application
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Description

The Sidewalk Café & Patio Rebate program is designed to incentivize sidewalk cafes and patios at restaurants and eateries located with in the district of Special Service Area (SSA) #26. SSA #26 is the funding source for this program.

Types of Assistance

Businesses that apply for funding under the guidelines of the Sidewalk Café & Patio Rebate program will be eligible to receive $600 to cover costs for:

  • sidewalk cafe permit fees
  • outdoor patio cafe permit fees

Guideline and Requirements

  • Financial assistance will be applied only once per business per year. 
  • For more information about permitting for sidewalk cafes and patios, click here. 
  • Copies of city permits must be submitted
  • Applicant must fully comply with all of the requirements set forth in this application

Program Boundaries
Businesses must be within the SSA #26 district to be eligible for this program. The boundaries of the SSA #26 district include: 
  • Broadway from Foster to Devon
  • Devon from Broadway to Glenwood (including all four corners of Glenwood)
  • Granville from Broadway to Kenmore
  • Bryn Mawr from Broadway to Kenmore
  • Ridge from Bryn Mawr to Magnolia
  • Berwyn from Broadway to Winthrop
  • Thorndale from Broadway to Winthrop 
  • All other east/west streets between Foster and Devon will include sidewalks up to the CTA tracks on the east. All east/west streets within the area will include the area up to the first alley on the west.
SSA #26 is highlighted in blue in the map.
Questions?
Please email us at info@edgewater.org
Business Name:
Business Address:
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
Make check payable to:
Mailing Address (if different than business address):
Additional Documentation
Applicants must submit (in addition to this application):

  • a copy of the sidewalk cafe / patio permit
  • An up-to-date W9 form

PLEASE SUBMIT TO
info@edgewater.org
or in person to the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce office, 1210 W. Rosedale
Email preferred
Statement of Understanding
The applicant (undersigned) agrees to fully and timely comply with the guidelines and procedures of the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce’s Sidewalk Cafe & Patio Rebate Program and the outlined specifications as agreed to by the applicant and the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce.  It is understood by the applicant that proof of payment, a copy of the permit and drawings of the cafe/patio are required documentation, and that they have read the entire Sidewalk Cafe and Patio Rebate Program Guidelines and Application and agree to be fully bound by their terms and conditions.  APPLICANT RELEASES AND AGREES TO DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY THE EDGEWATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (TOGETHER WITH THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND AGENTS), THE SSA #26 COMMISSION, AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FROM ALL CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SIDEWALK CAFE AND PATIO REBATE PROGRAM.
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