The City of York, Pennsylvania

Download Application, Certification Form and Guidelines Here.

It is very important that this application be filled out completely and legibly. An application that is incomplete, illegible or otherwise not filled out in compliance with the explicit instructions given on the application will be returned to the applicant without action.

All applicants must have their physician certify the nature of the disability.

Return the application fee of $50.00 with the completed application. The application fee of $50.00 is non-refundable. Please submit the application fee in the form of check or money order by mail. Walk-in payments may be made in the form of cash, check, money order, and credit card. All checks and money orders should be made out to the City of York, PA.

Please submit your application fee, completed application, and physician's statement to City of York, (Attention) Residential Parking for People with Disabilities, PO Box 509, York, PA 17405-0509.

Additionally, applicants must include a photocopy of the following:

Vehicle Registration

Applicant's or Designated Driver's PA Drivers License

Person with Disabilities or Disabled Veterans Identification Card

You will be notified in writing as to whether your application has been approved or denied. Questions related to this application may be directed to 717-849-2301.

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS WHO QUALIFY

Mayor John S. Brenner reminds residents that the Bureau of Housing Services has funds available for the York Homebuyers Assistance Program (YHAP), which assists low/moderate income first-time homebuyers with closing costs and downpayments on properties located in the City of York. Applicants must meet HUD income guidelines and participate in the free first-time homebuyer workshops offered at the Housing Alliance of York. For more information download the press release about the First-Time Homebuyer Program.

As an added incentive The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence by April 30, 2010. Coupled with the City’s money, a home buyer could potentially be eligible for upwards of $16,000. For more information please call the Bureau of Housing Services at 717-849-2264.

SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR CITY RESIDENTS

The City of York has partnered with Fulton Bank to provide City property owners with low-interest loans for the improvement of sidewalks. Property owners are encouraged to utilize a low, monthly payment Home Equity Loan to repair their sidewalks. Interested property owners can contact any one of the four following Fulton Bank branches in the York City area for more information: Downtown York, (717) 771-4224; Richland Ave., (717) 771-4322; South Queen St., (717) 771-4319; South York Plaza, (717) 747-9962.

The Sidewalk Improvement Program goals are to improve the existing City infrastructure, while promoting walkability and connectivity throughout the City of York. Increases in fuel costs have prompted many individuals to look for more efficient modes of transportation. Properly maintained sidewalks promote connectivity throughout the City and encourage people to visit and frequent York City businesses and services.

Citizens are encouraged to repair their sidewalks. However, all sidewalk repairs must be conducted in accordance with all Building Codes and require all applicable permits.

For a copy of the press release about the Sidewalk Improvement Program click here.

PENNIES FOR PROGRAMS MAKE CENTS!

The York City Parks and Recreation Department has launched Pennies for Programs, a fund-raising drive to raise money for the Summer Playground Program. The goal is to raise $10,000, which will be used to run the summer playground program. The City’s Summer Playground Program serves children ages 6 to 12 at four parks throughout the City – Albemarle, Lincoln, Thackston and Memorial parks.

The City is seeking businesses and organizations that are interested in sponsoring the program or that are willing to have containers placed at their locations to raise funds for the program. If you would like to make a contribution, please contact Tom Landis at 849-2271 or via e-mail at tlandis@yorkcity.org or Sandie Walker at
849-2251 or via e-mail at swalker@yorkcity.org

TOWING DISCONTINUED
YEAR-ROUND STREET SWEEPING AND TICKETING CONTINUE
The City of York announces that towing is discontinued, effective immediately. However, year-round street sweeping and ticketing continue. Year-round street sweeping and ticketing take place on certain streets in the City of York on Friday mornings, 7:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on the following streets.

FIRST Friday Morning - 7:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Princess Street (Belvidere Avenue to Penn Street) South Side
Queen Street (King Street to Boundary Avenue) West Side
S. Pine Street (King Street to E. Maple Street) West Side
Heiges Alley (600, 700 & 800 blocks)

SECOND Friday Morning - 7:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Princess Street (Penn Street to Belvidere Avenue) North Side
Duke Street (Jackson Street to College Avenue) East Side
Queen Street (Boundary Avenue to King Street) East Side
S. Pine Street (E. Maple Street to King Street) East Side
Heiges Alley (600, 700, 800 blocks)

THIRD Friday Morning - 7:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Princess Street (Belvidere Avenue to Penn Street) South Side
Queen Street (King Street to Boundary Avenue) West Side
S. Pine Street (King Street to E. Maple Street) West Side
Heiges Alley (600, 700, 800 blocks)

FOURTH Friday Morning - 7:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Princess Street (Penn Street to Belvidere Ave.) North Side
Duke Street (Jackson Street to College Avenue) East Side
Queen Street (Boundary Avenue to King Street) East Side
S. Pine Street (E. Maple Street to King Street) East Side
Heiges Alley (600, 700, 800 blocks)

The City’s street sweeping initiative is an effort to maintain cleaner streets. The fine for no parking is $25. For questions about when a street is posted for no parking please call the Highway Bureau at 849-2320.

GREEN AND SINGLE STREAM
CONTACT:
Environmental Bureau
717-849-2245

Penn Waste is going green literally!
Look for a whole new fleet of green Penn Waste recycling trucks on Monday, June 2, 2008.

What does this mean for Penn Waste customers?

Paper products may be put in recycling bins with containers.
Just be sure paper is covered by heavier material so it doesn't blow away.

Penn Waste will accept any size of cardboard if it is flattened.

View complete recycling list NOW!

To see what happens to your recycling when it leaves the curb, visit www.pennwaste.com.

YORK CITY DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
849-2245 - MAIN OFFICE

FINAL CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTIONS
DECEMBER 14TH AND 15TH

Final yard waste collections for York City will take place on Monday, December 14th in the Monday refuse area and on Tuesday, December 15th in the Tuesday refuse area.

Grass clippings are not part of the yard waste program. Grass should either be left on the lawn or bagged with the normal trash limit. Do not mix grass with yard waste.

Yard waste must be properly prepared for curbside collection in one of these ways:
1. Place in authorized yellow yard waste cans (Max. 40 pounds)
2. Place in biodegradable paper yard waste bags only(Do not use any plastic bags).
3. Bundle branches (Max. branch 4" diameter; Max. bundle 3' length and 40 pounds).

Yellow yard waste cans ($10 each) and biodegradable paper yard waste bags ($5/pack of 10 bags) are available at the Public Works office, 1 W. Market St., 3rd floor. Proof of City residency will be required. Paper leaf and yard waste bags which are sold at retail stores may also be used.

YARD WASTE SITE WILL OPEN TO YORK CITY CUSTOMERS ONLY

The City’s Yard Waste Facility at the Memorial Stadium is open the 1st Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., during the months of April through December (weather permitting). Customers must provide proof of customer status or residency, such as a valid license or a recent sewer bill. This drop-off facility is accessible to York City customers only and should be used only during the hours of operation. Violators will be prosecuted under the local ordinance for illegal dumping and may be fined up to $600!

For further information go to - Sewer/Refuse/Yardwaste.

LARGE ITEM COLLECTION SERVICE
YORK CITY DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
849-2245 - MAIN OFFICE
843-1240 - LARGE ITEM COLLECTION SERVICE

CITY REMINDS RESIDENTS TO USE LARGE ITEM COLLECTION SERVICE

In an effort to keep City properties and streets clean, the City of York reminds residents to use the large item collection service. Household items that do not fit the weight and size limits for regular trash are “large items.”

Here’s how the large item collection service works:

Large items must be scheduled about a week in advance. York City refuse customers only may schedule up to five (5) household furniture/appliance items each week, as needed. There are some items that will not be collected through the City’s curbside program and that must be handled privately. Please see attached list for items included and excluded from this program.

To schedule a large-item pick up please call 843-1240 Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A complete list of items that may be scheduled for large item collection is available for viewing. Remember, large items must be scheduled in advance.

For questions about the large item line please call the City’s Public Works Department at 849-2245.

For further information go to - Environmental Services.

Violations of Article 951 of the City's codified ordinances could result in fines up to $600 per occurrence.

Free recycling bins and buckets will be available to York City curbside customers only. York City curbside customers may pick up a new recycling bin or bucket on from at Continental Square Downtown. Proof of customer status and city address such as a driver’s license or sewer bill will be required.