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Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces
Financial support for commercial renovation in Montréal
Last Update: April 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 60,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 1, 2026
- Closing date : August 31, 2026
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The program offers financial support to renovate commercial buildings and spaces in the Montréal agglomeration. It covers eligible renovation work and related professional services, with a maximum subsidy of $50,000 per project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : July 1, 2026
- Closing date : August 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Renovation of commercial buildings and spaces
- Exterior improvements to storefronts and building facades
- Interior renovation of commercial premises
- Work to improve accessibility and occupation of vacant spaces
Documents Needed
- Completed admission application form
- Proof of ownership or rental
- Current photos of the building facade and commercial space
- Charter of the French Language declaration form
- Landlord approval form or proxy, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial property owners
- Business owners
- Commercial tenants
Who is not eligible
- Government and municipal buildings
- Buildings belonging to school boards or religious institutions
- Buildings or portions of buildings used for industrial activities
- Gas stations, service stations, mechanical workshops, and car washes
- Companies in networks with more than five branches, subsidiaries, or franchises
Eligible expenses
- Exterior renovation work, including walls, facings, doors, windows, shop windows, signs, awnings, and lighting
- Permanent terrace creation and access improvements to the building
- Roofing, frame, and foundation work
- Interior renovation work, including walls, floors, ceilings, stairs, painting, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and client washrooms
- Professional services related to the renovation work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work that started before the application was declared eligible
- Work carried out without a design professional, unless an exception applies
- Work with estimated and actual costs both below $40,000
Eligible geographic areas
- Montréal agglomeration
- All 19 boroughs of Montréal
- 15 suburban cities in the agglomeration
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed during the designated eligibility periods
- Projects are selected based on point ranking until the available envelope is exhausted
- Successful applicants receive payment by cheque in one instalment after completion
- Supporting documents are required before subsidy payment is issued
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted during the designated eligibility periods.
- Funding is paid by cheque in one instalment after the work is completed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces?
The program offers financial support to renovate commercial buildings and spaces in the Montréal agglomeration. It covers eligible renovation work and related professional services, with a maximum subsidy of $50,000 per project.
How much funding can be received?
Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $60,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces program?
To be eligible for the Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces program, you must:
Commercial property owners or business owners
Located in the Montréal agglomeration
Not part of a large network
What expenses are eligible under Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces?
Renovation of commercial buildings and spaces
Exterior improvements to storefronts and building facades
Interior renovation of commercial premises
Work to improve accessibility and occupation of vacant spaces
Who can I contact for more information about the Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces?
You can contact City of Montreal (MTL) by email at commerce-montreal@montreal.ca.
Where is the Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces available?
The Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces is a Grant and Funding