Taylor’s Business Facade Improvement Program now open for applications

TAYLOR, B.C. — Businesses in Taylor can now apply to upgrade their properties to create a positive visual impact. 

As per a Facebook post uploaded to the District of Taylor’s page on January 5th, applications are now being accepted for the District of Taylor Business Façade Improvement Program. 

The program is meant to help business owners improve the commercial facades of their properties. 

The funding for this program will be provided by Northern Development Initiative Trust. 

Sherri Maycock, recreation programmer for the District of Taylor, told Energeticcity.ca the district will provide a one-time 50 per cent reimbursement grant up to $5,000 per building or project to help any improvements to the facade of commercial buildings within the district.

Businesses which apply must have a business plan complete with photos and what it hopes to achieve. 

Maycock said: “The eligible improvements are anything exterior-related. So it can be lighting new siding, painting doorways, awning, signage, anything like that, as long as it physically enhances the exterior of the building.”

The post said the benefits of applying to this program will include enhanced community pride and appearance. 

It also said the program will also support recruitment, new businesses and residents. 

Businesses may apply for the grant before April 30th, 2026. 

For more information about the program and how to apply, visit the District of Taylor’s website.