Richmond Hill Facade, Landscaping and Signage Improvement Grant
Refresh your storefront with up to $25,000 for facades, $10,000 for landscaping, or $2,500 for signage. The city reimburses 50% of costs after you pay first and get approval. Applications are open.
How we verify funding records →
“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 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 operate a commercial or mixed-use business within Richmond Hill's designated CIP or BIA zones.
- You are planning exterior upgrades 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: 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 eye-catching signage and coordinates qualified installers to make your storefront impossible to miss, with up to $2,500 in signage funding available.
- BBN coordinates trusted trades for facade improvements, designed around the city's guidelines, drawing customers in without you chasing contractors.
- BBN lines up landscaping experts to refresh your front and side yards, creating a welcoming entrance that boosts curb appeal while you stay focused on running your shop.
- BBN guides you through the application and inspection process so you don't lose the funding, helping you manage the paperwork and deadlines for your cost-share reimbursement.
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 — starting early disqualifies most of these.
- Area-gated to Richmond Hill'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 Richmond Hill address qualifies and you apply before starting.
Related BBN services
Storefront Signs & Sign Boards
Sign concepts, mockups and measurements done right. Fabrication and installation quoted and managed for you.
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.
What you can combine it with
May combine with provincial/federal programs for the same project — we'll check what stacks.
Related programs
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.