The WCDC helps businesses in Wilkinsburg succeed through small business workshops, mini-grants, and other types of support. Here you will find forms for any ongoing WCDC projects that your business may be eligible for.

Storefront Improvement Program
Wilkinsburg Borough has made $50,000 available for matching grants of up to $10,000 for renovating vacant storefronts. These grants will be facilitated by the WCDC. If you are interested in renovating a vacant storefront, fill out the Storefront Improvement Application. The application fee is $250.

Façade Renovation Program
WCDC is accepting applications from businesses for the Facade Renovation Program. Application fees are $50. Check out the Facade Renovation Program Guidelines & Application to apply.

James Flower Shoppe Facade Renovation

James Flower Shoppe Facade Renovation

 Pennsylvania Tax Credit Program
To partner your business with local nonprofits and government agencies, consider applying for a Tax Credit program and improve your community. Application for Tax Credit Under The Neighborhood Assistance ActPermit Application
In order to maintain a desirable business district, properties must have appropriate permits. To learn more about Code requirements please visit the Code website. If you’re looking for a permit, the Permit Application Packet is the streamlined application to be filled out for any activity in the borough requiring a permit.

Zoning
In 2013, the Borough of Wilkinsburg adopted a revised Zoning Ordinance. Click here to view it. Please visit the Borough’s website for more information.

Please contact Code Enforcement at (412) 244-2923 if you have any questions. Thank you for working with the Borough to enhance our business community!

Check out this chart for the step by step process of how to do business in Wilkinsburg with all the permits, applications, taxes, and forms.

Permit Flowchart 2

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