Administered by Government of Ontario · Last verified: July 2026
The City of Toronto helps commercial property owners and tenants redesign, renovate, or restore the street-facing facades of commercial buildings inside Business Improvement Areas. The grant covers half the cost of eligible exterior work such as masonry, signage, doors, windows, lighting, and awnings. A separate top-up is available for accessibility upgrades (required under Ontario’s AODA) and for multi-unit properties.
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Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityToronto Commercial Façade Improvement Grant is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in Ontario, in Retail & E-commerce, Food & Beverage, Professional Services, Other. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is 50% of costs up to $12,500, plus up to $2,500 for accessibility upgrades and bonuses for multi-unit properties. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Confirm your building is inside a Toronto BIA 2. Line up contractor quotes for at least three eligible improvements 3. Contact the City BIA Office at 416-392-1005 to confirm eligibility 4. Apply when the annual intake opens (typically early March, first-come first-served)
Annual intake, typically opens early March; currently between rounds.
50% of costs up to a $20,000 base grant, plus up to $4,000 for accessibility upgrades and more for multi-unit properties
GRANTUp to $200,000 (up to 50% of eligible costs)
GRANTUp to $400,000 contribution or up to $1,000,000 loan