Established in 1985, the City of Monterey's Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) directs tourist-generated dollars directly back into the City's residential neighborhoods. Under a City Charter Amendment, at least 16 percent of the money collected from hotel taxes must be spent on neighborhood and community improvements.

Every year, the City of Monterey asks interested citizens to submit proposals for projects in their neighborhoods to be considered for funding from NIP. Eligible projects can include improvements to parks and recreational facilities; improvements to other public buildings; upgrades or installation of sidewalks, streets, storm drains, sewers, lighting and traffic control devices; or the purchase of open space.

Residents are now asked to submit their NIP project nominations for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 on a form provided by the City of Monterey. The submission deadline is February 17, 2012. To learn more about NIP and to download the appropriate form to submit your idea, please click here.