Industrial Façade and Property Improvement Program
EXTENSION: This Program Deadline has been extended to July 9th
Did you know the city of Toronto offers a grant of up to $12,500 to help pay for Facade and Property Improvements for your business. Why? Because, improving the appearance of a building’s façade improves neighbourhood streetscapes and provides a more welcoming environment for the public to work, shop and live.
Funding:
Half of the cost of eligible improvements to commercial or industrial building façades is covered and will be based on the lowest contractor estimate submitted with the application. The minimum grant funding is $2,500 for $5,000 worth of improvements, with a maximum of $12,500 for $25,000 worth of improvements. Bonus funding up to $2,500 is available for $5,000 worth of accessibility improvements which meet AODA design standards.
Eligibility:
Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to: brick cleaning, restoration, wheelchair accessibility, doors, signage, windows, lighting and masonry.
Applicant must be the property owner or have the permission of the property owner
Building and property must be located in a Business Improvement Area (BIA)
Applicant must not owe outstanding taxes to the City
Applicant must not start your improvement project before the funding application is approved
Applicant must not have received the maximum façade improvement funding for your property in previous years
Download your application or learn more here. And if you have any questions, or if you want to walk through it together, email us at anytime.