N. Falls - Mayor Restaino launches Security Camera Rebate Program to include local Not-For-Profits.

March 30, 2023 - In an effort to help local business owners and not-for-profit organizations increase security at their property, Mayor Robert Restaino has launched a Security Camera Rebate Program to now include local Not-For-Profit incorporated organizations. Various methods of deploying security cameras throughout the city will help improve public safety in the City of Niagara Falls. Along with the public safety aspects of the security camera program, Restaino said it is aimed at having economic development benefits as well.

As part of his plan to utilize the $57.2 million that the City has received from the American Rescue Plan, Restaino has allocated $500,000 to reimburse businesses and now not-for-profit organizations that purchase and deploy security cameras. “This launch is another step forward to assist with public safety in the City of Niagara Falls. If businesses would like to install more costly cameras, they certainly can do so, however, the reimbursement is capped at $700.", Mayor Restaino said. The city will need to ensure that the camera is installed and operable before reimbursements can be made. In addition, in order to be eligible for the $700 rebate, the business or not-for-profit must sign an agreement indicating that they will provide access, if needed, of camera footage to local law enforcement.

For more information and to obtain a security camera rebate program application, please visit the City’s website at www.niagarafallsusa.org or contact the Department of Economic Development at (716) 286-4482.