London Facade Improvement Loan
London businesses can borrow up to $50,000 interest-free, covering up to 50% of facade costs. This is a repayable city loan, not a grant, so you pay it back over 10 years. Applications are open.
“The loan covers 50% of the improvement costs, up to a maximum of $50,000.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
Get the city's approval before you start work or buy anything. Work started before approval usually does not qualify.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
Is this for you?
- You operate a storefront business within the City of London
- You are planning exterior improvements like new signage, windows, or painting
- You can secure approval before you start any work or buy materials
Probably not the right fit if
- Your business is outside London, or outside London's Community Improvement Plan areas or Business Improvement Areas
- You are looking for a grant that does not require repayment
How much you'd realistically get
Up to $50,000 at 0% interest.
What may be supported
- windows & doors
- brick repairs
- exterior painting
- lighting
- facade-mounted signage
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 the loan
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
- This is a loan, repaid over about 10 years. It is interest-free, but it is not a grant you keep.
- Apply and get approved before you start any work or buy anything. Work started early usually does not qualify.
- Only properties in London's Community Improvement Plan areas qualify: Downtown, Old East Village, SoHo, Hamilton Road and Lambeth. Confirm your address qualifies before you spend.
- Municipal funding is limited each year. Confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
Your property must be in one of London's Community Improvement Plan areas, and city funding is limited each year. Apply early and wait for approval before you start work.
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 loan with provincial or federal programs for the same project. Ask the City of London how other funding affects your loan.
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Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.