Commercial building owners and tenants of the buildings who operate a business in the Town of Parry Sound may apply for grants under the Facade Improvement Program. If the application is submitted by the tenant, the owner must give written authorization for the application to be considered. This applies for improvements to signage as well.
Buildings that combine residential and commercial use are not eligible unless located within the Downtown Business Association boundary.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any work initiated prior to the review and approval of the Facade Improvement Program application is not eligible for funding.
- Properties and buildings shall not have any tax arrears or outstanding work orders.
- Facade Improvements are preferred for the entire building faces. However, partial improvements to a portion of a building face will be accepted if it results in a net improvement to entire facade. The overall goal is to create an aesthetically pleasing façade as a whole. Improvements to signage and lighting may be made independent of improvements to the entire building faces.
- A primary Building Facade Grant may be available for the building facade that forms the primary entrance to the building.
- A secondary Building Facade Grant may be available for the side of the building, providing that side fronts on a street and/or laneway or is clearly visible from the street, and/or for improvements to the entire face of the secondary building facade.
- Applicants may only apply for a maximum of $25,000. in any one calendar year.
- Improvements must be completed within 18 months from the date the application has been approved.
- Improvements must be completed before another application is submitted.
