
Sherbrooke — Renovation assistance program for commercial premises and facades
Last Update: July 24, 2025
Sherbrooke, QC
Supports commercial building renovations and facade improvements in Sherbrooke
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $50,000
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
The Sherbrooke Renovation Assistance Program for Commercial Premises and Facades offers up to $50,000 for each of exterior and interior works, aiming to enhance building facades' quality and appearance while preserving original architectural styles. Eligible activities include facade improvements and maintaining interior functionality for commercial properties in designated areas like downtown and specific commercial streets.
Financing terms and conditions
- The financial aid covers one-third of the eligible renovation costs.
- There is a maximum grant limit of $50,000 for exterior works per commercial premises.
- There is a maximum grant limit of $50,000 for interior works per commercial premises.
- No financial aid is provided if the eligible cost of the works is below $500.
Eligibility
- The building to be renovated must be situated on one of the designated commercial streets or sectors, including downtown Sherbrooke, King Street West, King Street East, Queen Street, Saint-Élie Road and Industrial Boulevard, or in the Brompton village core.
Who is eligible?
- Businesses located in the downtown area of Sherbrooke.
- Companies situated on King West Street.
- Businesses on King East Street.
- Enterprises on Queen Street.
- Companies along Saint-Élie Road and Industrial Boulevard.
- Businesses in the village core of Brompton.
Eligible geographic areas
- The downtown area of Sherbrooke
- Rue King Ouest
- Rue King Est
- Rue Queen
- Chemin de Saint-Élie and boulevard Industriel
- The village core of Brompton
How to apply
1
Eligibility Verification
- Consult regulation No. 1191 to know all the eligibility criteria.
- Ensure that the building to be renovated is located in one of the designated commercial arteries or sectors.
2
Contact with the program
- Contact the program by phone at 819 823‑8000, extension 5555.
- Make an appointment with a technician to discuss the project.
3
Gathering of the required documents
- Gather all necessary documents related to the renovation project.
- Prepare any technical or financial documentation that may support the request.
4
Deposit of the application
- Submit the required documents to the program office located at 731 Galt Street West, Suite 200, Sherbrooke, Quebec.
- Make sure to respect the opening hours for submissions, which are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 12 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
5
Receipt of confirmation
- Obtain a confirmation of receipt of the request from the program.
- Keep all correspondence received.
Additional information
- Assistance is provided only if the eligible cost of the work exceeds $500.
- The total grant cannot exceed $50,000 for exterior work and $50,000 for interior work per commercial premise.
Contacts
programmes@sherbrooke.ca
8198238000
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