City Beautification Programs

One of the city’s goals is to "ensure a safe, inviting and livable community." By assisting homeowners with free home repairs and improvements, the city’s Beautification Program improves the quality of life in Rancho Cordova, increases property values, and transforms neighborhoods into safer and healthier environments. There are three main programs: Good Neighbor Assistance, Cash for Clunkers, and Residential Chain Link Fence Buy Back. In addition, the city partners with Rebuilding Together and Habitat for Humanity to repair and revitalize homes. 

Want more information? Review the Residential Beautification Program Guidelines or contact CommunityEngagement@CityofRanchoCordova.org.

Check out this Beautification Programs storymap to see the home transformations.

Good Neighbor Assistance Program

The Good Neighbor Assistance Program helps qualified property owners fix code violations that are visible from the street or sidewalk. The city’s simplified process of having property owners work with a city-contracted licensed contractor results in higher quality of work, lower costs, and quicker completions. Residential projects that may qualify:

• Removal of junk or debris (front or side yard only)
• Fence maintenance (front and corner side yard only)
• Dead lawn maintenance (front lawn only, rental properties qualify)

For this program, you will be required to provide of income and that you are responsible for the maintenance of this property as an owner or renter. Apply using the button below.

Cash for Clunkers Incentive Program

This program is temporarily paused. 

Do you have a non-working or unwanted vehicle at your home? If so, the City of Rancho Cordova will tow your vehicle FREE of charge AND give you $500 for it. 

Program Requirements:

• Vehicle must be registered in California. 
• Vehicle must have a valid title. Visit the CA DMV website for title updates, changes and transfers. 

Program Limits: 

• Two vehicles per property per calendar year. 
• Boats, RVs and trailers do not qualify.

Residential Chain Link Fence Buy Back Program

The Residential Chain Link Fence Buy Back Program provides residents with funds to remove existing chain link fencing and improve their front yards. If you have an unwanted front or side yard chain link fence at your home, the city will reimburse you up to $1,000 to remove it.  Fill out the online application below and submit it to us to get started.

Free Trees and Stump Removal Services

Rancho Cordova residents, businesses and organizations are eligible for free trees, stump removal (stumps must be old and in your front yard only) and tree replacement.

Apply using the buttons below.

Rebuilding Together Sacramento Home Renovation Programs

The city partners with non-profit Rebuilding Together Sacramento to improve the health, safety, efficiency and curb appeal of Rancho Cordova homes. Supported in part by the city’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund, this effort brings together community partners, volunteers and donors to make modifications to homes, landscapes and public spaces that strengthen lives and neighborhoods. Each year on "Rebuild Day," the city and Rebuilding Together Sacramento improve specific neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova.

Application

National Rebuild Day Application

Habitat Home Repair & Neighborhood Revitalization

Made possible, in part, through the city’s Community Enhancement & Investment Fund, the city has partnered with non-profit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento to launch Habitat Home Repair & Neighborhood Revitalization Program. This program for Rancho residents includes:

• Critical Home Repairs, such as weatherization, roof repair or replacement, and solar installation
• A Brush with Kindness beautification, such as landscaping, fencing and exterior painting

Application

This application period has closed. Stay tuned for more information, or visit HabitatGreaterSac.org to learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento.