Richmond Hill Facade, Landscaping and Signage Improvement Grant
Richmond Hill pays back 50% of eligible costs: up to $25,000 for facades ($15,000 for a single facade), $10,000 for landscaping and $2,500 for signage. You pay first, and you need the city's approval before you start. Applications are open.
“Matching grant of up to 50% of eligible costs or a maximum grant of $15,000 per property for a single facade, whichever is less.”
From the official program page
Before you spend any money
Get the City of Richmond Hill's written approval before you start work or buy anything. Work started before approval may not be paid for.
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 commercial or mixed-use business within Richmond Hill's designated CIP or BIA zones.
- You are planning exterior improvements like facade repairs, new signage, or landscaping enhancements.
- You are ready to submit your application and secure approval before spending any money or starting work.
Probably not the right fit if
- Your business is located outside Richmond Hill or its specific CIP and BIA improvement areas.
- You have already begun construction or purchased materials for the project before getting approval.
- You are looking for a grant that pays you upfront rather than reimbursing you after the work is done.
How much you'd realistically get
50% up to $25,000 façade (multiple) / $15,000 single; $2,500 signage; $10,000 landscaping
What may be supported
- building facade improvements
- signage
- front/rear/side landscaping
How applying works
Effort: mediumYou apply to the city with quotes and photos, wait for approval, do the work, then claim your costs.
- 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
- You pay for the work first. The city pays back 50%, up to each cap, after the work is done and inspected.
- Apply and get approved before you start any work or buy anything.
- Only properties in Richmond Hill's designated CIP or BIA areas qualify. Confirm your address is in the area before you spend.
- Municipal funding is limited each year. Confirm money is still available.
What are your odds?
Facade, landscaping and signage work each have their own cap. Check that your property is in a designated CIP or BIA area and that the city still has money this year.
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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 of Richmond Hill whether you can combine them before you apply.
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Worth reading before you apply
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Page last updated ; status and deadline checked . Source: official program page.