Downtown Commercial Facade Renovation Program
The city reimburses up to 50% of eligible facade renovation costs for commercial or mixed-use buildings in downtown Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
About this program
The Downtown Commercial Facade Renovation Program supports business people and commercial property owners who renovate eligible commercial or mixed-use buildings in the Vieux-Saint-Jean downtown program area. The program runs from 2026 to 2030 and covers eligible exterior facade work such as walls, doors and windows, structural or architectural elements, exterior lighting, signage, universal accessibility improvements, sloped roofs for heritage buildings, and energy-efficiency improvements. Assistance is generally 50% of eligible costs, with separate caps for primary and secondary facades and an overall building cap.
Eligibility
Owners of eligible commercial or mixed-use buildings in the designated downtown program area may apply for facade renovation reimbursement before work begins.
Requirements
- Building must be located within the designated downtown program territory.
- Building must have at least one ground-floor commercial suite.
- Eligible facade work must be performed by an RBQ-licensed contractor.