Downtown Area Facade Improvement Program
Woodstock offers a grant of up to $30,000 per corner building ($10,000 per storefront) plus an interest-free loan of up to $25,000. Total funding covers up to 50% of eligible work, and you must pay first and get reimbursed after inspection. Applications are open.
“The total of available funds will equate up to 50% of the value of eligible works.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
Get the City of Woodstock'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 a business in Woodstock's designated downtown area
- You are planning exterior facade, storefront, or signage improvements
- You can secure approval before starting any work or spending money
Probably not the right fit if
- You are located outside Woodstock's designated downtown area
- You have already started or completed the renovation work
- You need funding for interior-only improvements
How much you'd realistically get
Grant up to $30,000 per corner building ($10,000 per storefront); plus interest-free loan up to $25,000 per building; total funding up to 50% of eligible works; design fees 50% to a max $1,500
What may be supported
- Exterior street-front renovations (entrances, display windows)
- Masonry/brickwork repair and re-pointing
- Facade painting and cleaning
- Professional design fees (50% to $1,500)
How applying works
Effort: mediumSend the City an application with quotes and photos. Get approval before you start, then claim your costs when 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. Work started before approval may not qualify.
- Only buildings in Woodstock's designated downtown area qualify. Confirm your address before you spend.
- Municipal funding is limited each year. Confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
Your building must be in Woodstock's downtown area, and the yearly budget is limited. Get approval before any work starts.
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Funding for Storefront Signage
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Funding for Storefronts and Facades
Grants and loans that may help pay for storefront and facade work.
What you can combine it with
You may be able to combine this with provincial or federal programs for the same project. Confirm with the City of Woodstock before you apply.
Related programs
Worth reading before you apply
Get alerted when this changes
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Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.