Jan 1, 2025
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The Commercial District Revitalization Grant Program provides funding for long-lasting, primarily exterior improvements that enhance the appearance, accessibility, and environmental sustainability of commercial or mixed-use properties within strategic commercial districts, including Business Improvement Areas (BIAs). These districts play a vital role in shaping Hamilton’s image for both residents and visitors. Eligible activities include exterior building façade improvements; exterior or interior upgrades that meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards; exterior property enhancements that improve appearance, functionality, or environmental sustainability; and limited interior mechanical or ventilation improvements for restaurant uses.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for the Graffiti Removal Grant.
Eligibility
Applies to commercial units on properties zoned to permit commercial uses, which are located within the Ancaster, Barton Village, Binbrook, Concession Street, Downtown Hamilton, Dundas, Locke Street, Ottawa Street, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and Westdale Commercial District CIPAs, the Mount Hope/Airport Gateway CIPA and the Strategic Commercial Corridor.
Amount
The maximum grant amount under this program is paid on a matching (50-50) basis for eligible work. For details, please refer to the full program description.
How to Apply
Please download and complete the application form. Once completed, email it to ecdevincentives@hamilton.ca.
Grants for Graffiti Removal
On Dec. 11, 2024, City Council approved permanent changes to the Commercial District Revitalization Grant Program, which provides grants for removing graffiti on commercial and mixed-use properties located within strategic commercial districts and corridors.
Commercial property owners or businesses may submit applications.
Click here to ensure the subject property is located within the outlined corridors. Only properties within the outlined corridors are eligible for a graffiti removal grant.
To apply solely for graffiti removal, fill out this form.