Richmond Hill Façade, Landscaping and Signage Improvement Grant
Refresh your storefront with up to $25,000 for façades, $10,000 for landscaping, or $2,500 for signage. The city reimburses 50% of costs after you pay first and get approval. Verified against the official source on July 2, 2026; 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.”
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.
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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 façade 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 façade 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
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 façade 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.
What you can combine it with
May combine with provincial/federal programs for the same project — we'll check what stacks.
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 June 22, 2026; last verified July 2, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.