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Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces
Financial support for commercial renovation in Montréal
Latest source updateLast Update: July 2, 2026Latest change: The 2026 application window now shows only July 1 to August 31, 2026, and the application section now includes a direct portal link.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 2, 2026
Latest change: The 2026 application window now shows only July 1 to August 31, 2026, and the application section now includes a direct portal link.
Commerce-Montreal intake window updated
The 2026 eligibility periods were narrowed so the page now shows only July 1 to August 31, 2026 instead of multiple 2026 windows. The application section also now includes a direct submission link to the online portal.
Funding available
$ 60,000
Deadline
August 31, 2026
Opened July 1, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Commerce-Montreal offers commercial property owners and business owners in the Montréal agglomeration a subsidy covering 40 per cent of eligible renovation work costs, up to $50,000 per project, to renovate commercial buildings and spaces. Eligible work includes exterior elements, permanent terraces and access improvements, and interior renovations, with related professional services also reimbursable.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Renovation of exterior elements of commercial buildings and spaces.
- Creation of a permanent terrace and improvements to building access.
- Roofing, framing, and foundation work.
- Interior renovation of commercial spaces, including client washrooms and accessibility equipment for clients with reduced mobility.
Documents Needed
- A completed and signed admission application form.
- Proof of ownership or proof of rental, depending on the applicant's situation.
- Current photos of the building facade and the commercial space where the project will take place.
- A completed and signed Charter of the French Language declaration form, with the certificate, attestation of application or attestation of registration, if applicable.
- Situation-based supporting documents may also be required, including landlord approval for the work, a proxy for a representative, a merchants' association membership letter, vacancy photos, letters patent and financial statements for a social economy enterprise, or a business plan or market study less than 5 years old.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial property owners.
- Business owners, including tenants of a commercial space.
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are part of a network with more than five branches, subsidiaries, or franchises.
- Businesses operating gas stations, service stations, mechanical workshops, or car washes.
Eligible expenses
- Exterior renovation work, including walls, facings, doors, windows, shop windows, architectural elements, signs, awnings, and lighting.
- The creation of a permanent terrace and access improvements to the building.
- Roofing, framing, and foundation work.
- Interior renovation work in commercial spaces, including walls, floors, ceilings, stairs, painting, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, client washrooms, and elevators or equipment for clients with reduced mobility.
- Professional services related to the work, as well as eligible immobilized furniture such as banquettes, counters, shelves, display units, and kitchen cabinets.
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
Selection criteria
- Projects are ranked by total points, and funding is awarded until the $1 million envelope for the eligibility period is exhausted.
- Additional points are awarded to projects leading to the occupation of vacant spaces.
- Additional points are awarded to projects that facilitate universal access.
- Additional points are awarded to new food stores in an area where food availability is more than a 15-minute walk away.
How to apply
- Check which documents are required for your situation as a tenant or owner.
- Download, complete, and sign the admission application form.
- Prepare the required supporting documents in digital format.
- Submit the application form with all required documents.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligible projects are ranked by points, and funding is awarded until the $1 million envelope for the eligibility period is exhausted.
- After the work is completed, applicants must submit the End of Construction Notice form and supporting documents to obtain payment.
- Applicants must provide invoices, a summary of expenditures, permits, photographs of completed eligible work, and proof of payment for each invoice other than cash; receipts, annotated invoices, or releases are not accepted.
- Payment documents must be sent to commerce-montreal@montreal.ca.
- The subsidy is paid by cheque in one instalment.
Additional information
- This funding program replaces the PR@M-Commerce program.
- Detailed rules are set out in Règlement sur les subventions relatives à la revitalisation de bâtiments situés sur des rues commerçantes (Programme Commerce-Montréal) (RCG 23-025).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces Program
What is the Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces?
Commerce-Montreal offers commercial property owners and business owners in the Montréal agglomeration a subsidy covering 40 per cent of eligible renovation work costs, up to $50,000 per project, to renovate commercial buildings and spaces. Eligible work includes exterior elements, permanent terraces and access improvements, and interior renovations, with related professional services also reimbursable.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is August 31, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
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:
The applicant must be a commercial property owner or business owner.
The applicant must be in the Montréal agglomeration.
The project must involve a commercial building or space used in whole or in part for commercial activities.
What expenses are eligible under Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces?
Renovation of exterior elements of commercial buildings and spaces.
Creation of a permanent terrace and improvements to building access.
Roofing, framing, and foundation work.
Interior renovation of commercial spaces, including client washrooms and accessibility equipment for clients with reduced mobility.
Who can I contact for more information about the Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces?
You can contact City of Montreal by email at commerce-montreal@montreal.ca or by phone at 514 394-1793.
Where is the Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces available?
The Renovation grant for commercial buildings and spaces program is available Montréal, Quebec.