The Toledo Neighborhood Beautification Contest is a challenge for homeowners, business owners, and community garden groups to showcase their community pride by enhancing the curb appeal of their properties.

This contest encourages participants to improve the facades of their homes, businesses, and gardens, reflecting their dedication to beautifying their neighborhoods. Those whose properties best demonstrate this community pride will receive recognition from the Mayor and Toledo City Council.

Contest Timeline

Eligibility

Any home, business, or community garden can participate. Property enhancements are defined as "community beautification," which includes exterior improvements to the front yard, fencing, and home or building. The condition of streets and sidewalks will not affect judging, and properties cannot have any outstanding code violations.

Winners

We will select three homes, two businesses, and one community garden as contest winners. These winners will be invited to receive recognition at the Wednesdays with Wade public meeting on August 7th.

Evaluation Criteria

Sponsored by the City of Toledo's Housing and Community Development Department and the Building Inspection and Code Compliance Department, the winning properties will be chosen by a committee including City Council members, our Neighborhood Navigator, an Environmental Specialist, a Code Compliance Investigator, and a 2021 Beautification Contest winner.

The committee will evaluate that the:

• landscape enhances the neighborhood
• plant selection is appropriate for the site and the climate
• footpath to the property is clear and inviting
• front porch is clean from debris and in good condition
• front door is crisply painted and clean
• front yard lawn is green and well-trimmed
• fencing and exterior paint of the home is in good condition
• yard is free of litter