Deadline: 1-Nov-22
The Kitimat is now inviting applications for its Business Facade Improvement Program.
The District of Kitimat, in collaboration with the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, aims to enhance economic development by encouraging private sector investment in facade improvements for existing businesses.
Funding for the District of Kitimat Business Facade Improvement Program is provided by Northern Development Initiative Trust.
Funding Information
- The District of Kitimat will provide a 50% reimbursement grant up to a maximum of $5,000 per building/project to improve the façade of commercial buildings.
- Each building is eligible for a one time grant only
- Projects must have a minimum total cost of $1,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be either the property owner or business owner (if the applicant is the business owner, the property owner must approve the application in writing and confirm that all improvements are to be paid for by the applicant)
- Non-profit and enterprising non-profit organizations (tenants)
- Home based businesses which are zoned commercial, have a storefront and are within the specified area
- Home based businesses without a commercial storefront (eligible for wayfinding signage only)
- Property taxes pertaining to the property are fully paid and current
- Current, valid business licenses for the property (unless otherwise exempt)
- No outstanding building permits, stop work orders, or development permit condition requirements outstanding
- The subject property has not received a previous grant under this program
Ineligible
- Residential homes located in the commercial area
- Apartment buildings
- Government owned buildings (municipal, provincial or federal; even if they have business tenants)
- Properties outside the specified area (as defined in Eligible Properties)
- Empty buildings or businesses that are not operating (exception if the business is renovating or doing improvements to the building in anticipation of re-opening)
For more information, visit Kitimat.
For more information, visit https://www.kitimat.ca/en/business-and-development/business-incentive-programs.aspx#Business-Facade-Improvement-Program