What is Best on the Block?

Imagine . . . winning a cash prize of up to $1,000 for improving your curb appeal!  It’s possible with the 2008 Best on the Block program – West Sacramento’s very own home and business curb-side improvement program - now in its 5th year. 

We begin accepting entries in April 1st from residents and business owners who have or will be making exterior improvements to the front of their property.  If the improvement is visible from the street and has a positive impact on the neighborhood, it’s eligible to be selected as a Best on the Block winner.  Already have plans to make those improvements?  Then why not enter?  It’s free and you could win some cash or cool prizes and receive some much deserved recognition for your efforts!

We all want to live in beautiful neighborhoods and have a community with attractive business fronts.  The goal of Best on the Block is to encourage residents and business owners to take pride in their neighborhoods and communities by making their home of business front the Best on the Block! 

Here’s How It Works

• Submit your completed entry form between April 1st and November 1st, 2008, with a “before” picture and brief description of the project. 
• The “after” photo is due by November 1st, but does not need to be submitted with the entry form.  Be sure to include at least two (2) neighbors or businesses with whom we can talk about your efforts.  List as many neighbors or adjacent businesses as you like, but they must be able to see the front your property from the front of their property. 
• All entries must be for property within the West Sacramento city limits. 
• OFFICIAL PROGRAM RULES ARE UNDER REVIEW AND WILL BE POSTED AFTER APRIL 1, 2008. 

Who Can Win?

There are three (3) categories:

• Residential Small Improvement: This is intended for any improvements that do not require any type of permit. Examples would include improving landscaping, painting, adding walkways or making driveway improvements. Open only to single-family homes within the West Sacramento city limits.
• Residential Large Improvement: All improvements can be entered into this category but it is intended for larger improvements that require a permit to perform the work. Even if the work you have done may not require a permit you may compete in this category, but bear in mind that you are competing against larger projects. Examples would be anything ranging from tree removal, adding or changing siding, and re-roofing. If your project required a permit please include the permit number on your entry form. For more information on Building Permits click here or call 916-617-4645. Open only to single-family homes within the West Sacramento city limits.
• Business: This is intended for any business that employs 99 people or less and makes any curbside improvements to their buildings or landscaping. This includes any improvements that may or may not require a permit. Buildings leased or owned within the West Sacramento city limits.

What Can You Win?

There are three (3) prize levels for each category: 

• Residential Small Improvement: 1st place = $750; 2nd place = $500; 3rd place = $250. 
• Residential Large Improvement: 1st place = $1,250; 2nd place = $750; 3rd place = $500. 
• Business: 1st place = $1,000; 2nd place = $750; 3rd place = $500. 

Recognition

Winning entries will be recognized at a City Council meeting in January 2009 where they will receive their prize money.  They will also be listed in event programs and City Lights, the quarterly newsletter of the City of West Sacramento, and be featured on this Best on the Block web page.  For more information call 617-4620 or e-mail .