Belleville Facade Improvement Program
Get up to $15,000 back to refresh your Belleville storefront or signage. This is a cost-share reimbursement, so you pay for the work first and get paid back after inspection. Applications are open.
“Properties located in or adjacent to the City of Belleville Downtown District BIA, are eligible for Grants under the Façade Improvement Program.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
Get the city's approval BEFORE you start work or buy anything. If you start early, you can lose this funding.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Is this for you?
- You own or lease a commercial space in or next to the Belleville Downtown District BIA
- You are planning exterior facade, storefront, or signage improvements
- You can secure approval before you start any work or buy materials
Probably not the right fit if
- Your property is not in or next to the Belleville Downtown District BIA
- You have already started or finished the improvement work
- You need funding before you pay for the project
How much you'd realistically get
Up to 50% of eligible façade costs, to a maximum of $15,000; designated heritage properties may add up to $20,000 more (Rebate D), plus 100% of design professional fees up to $3,500.
What may be supported
- Storefront and facade restoration
- Masonry, brick and exterior repair
- Windows, doors and signage
- Awnings, lighting and architectural detail
How applying works
Effort: mediumYou apply to the city with quotes and photos, get approval before you start, then claim your costs after the work is done.
- 01Confirm your property is in the program area and funds are available
- 02Get the city's written pre-approval BEFORE starting
- 03Complete the approved work
- 04Submit your costs for reimbursement
Documents commonly required
- Quotes/estimates for the work
- Photos of the current storefront
- Proof of property ownership or owner's consent
What to know before you count on it
- Cost-share: you pay for the work first, then you're reimbursed (about half) after it's done and inspected.
- Apply and get approved BEFORE you start any work or buy anything.
- Only properties in or next to the Belleville Downtown District BIA can apply. Confirm your address qualifies before you spend.
- Municipal funding is limited each year. Confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
The program is open now. The city reviews each application, so approval is not automatic.
More funding by what it pays for
Funding for Storefront Signage
Grants and loans that may help pay for new storefront signage.
Funding for Storefronts and Facades
Grants and loans that may help pay for storefront and facade work.
Funding for Accessibility
Grants for ramps, doors and washrooms may help pay for accessibility improvements.
What you can combine it with
You may be able to combine this with provincial or federal programs for the same project. Ask the city before you apply.
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Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.