Commerce-Montréal — Commercial Building & Storefront Renovation Grant
Get a brighter storefront and modern interior with up to $50,000 in reimbursement for 40% of eligible costs. This is a cost-share grant, so you pay first and get reimbursed after the work is done and approved. Applications are open now through August 31, 2026. Applications are open.
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“De plus, les services professionnels liés aux travaux sont remboursés à 75 %, jusqu’à concurrence de 10 000 $ par projet.”
From the official program page
Before you spend a dollar
Get the city's approval BEFORE you start work or buy anything — starting early is the #1 way owners lose this funding.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Not sure if you qualify?
Get a free, 2-minute read on whether this program fits your business. No obligation.
Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You run a business in a Montreal storefront
- You are planning an interior or exterior renovation
- You can secure approval before starting any work
Probably not the right fit if
- You are located outside Montreal or its designated CIP/BIA zones
- You have already started or finished the renovation work
How much you'd realistically get
40% of eligible costs up to $50,000 per project (plus 75% of professional fees, max $10,000)
What may be supported
- facade / exterior (walls, doors, windows, storefront)
- signage
- awnings
- exterior lighting
- permanent terraces
- interior commercial renovation
- accessibility
How applying works
Effort: mediumA city application with quotes/photos; approval before you start, then claim after completion.
- 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
Before you apply
Your application will likely need written quotes
Programs like this usually ask for written estimates for the work before they approve anything, and some require as many as three. BBN Labs works with you on this: we prepare a quote for the work this program funds — scope, costs and timelines you can put straight into your application. Free, no obligation.
Get my quote for this program →Documents commonly required
- Quotes/estimates for the work
- Photos of the current storefront
- Proof of property ownership or owner's consent
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN designs storefront signs and branding to match your renovation, helping your business stand out when the work is complete.
- BBN coordinates qualified partners for exterior lighting, awnings, and accessibility upgrades, so you manage one project lead instead of juggling multiple contractors.
- BBN helps you order steps correctly so you do not void approval by starting work before getting the official go-ahead.
What to know before you count on it
- Cost-share: you pay for the work first, then you're reimbursed (40%) after it's done and inspected.
- Apply and get approved BEFORE you start any work or buy anything — starting early disqualifies most of these.
- Area-gated to Montreal's designated CIP/BIA zone — confirm your address qualifies before you spend.
- Municipal funding is limited each year — confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
Area-gated and funding-limited, but a straightforward fit if your Montreal address qualifies and you apply before starting.
Related BBN services
Storefront & Facade Improvements
Facade refresh concepts, visualizations and contractor coordination, scoped the way municipal improvement programs expect.
Accessibility Improvements
Accessible websites, clear signage, and ramps or entrance work handled by licensed trades.
Storefront Signs & Sign Boards
Sign concepts, mockups and measurements done right. Fabrication and installation quoted and managed for you.
Tourism & Hospitality Digitization
Booking-ready websites, multilingual visitor info, itineraries, kiosks and media for operators and attractions.
What you can combine it with
May combine with provincial/federal programs for the same project — we'll check what stacks.
Worth reading before you apply
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.
Record last updated ; last verified yesterday with the official source. Source: official program page.