Loans, Rebates and Other Assistance

Downtown Retail Pop-up Program

The Downtown Ontario Retail Pop-Up Program aligns with the City's commitment to promoting Downtown Ontario's vibrancy. It serves as a gateway for small business owners and local entrepreneurs to expand without start-up costs. Complementing existing downtown initiatives, the program is part of the City's broader strategy, which involves substantial investments in property acquisitions, infrastructure improvements, and redevelopment projects.

Downtown Restaurant Equipment Loan Program

The Downtown Restaurant Equipment Loan Program was established to promote the growth of Downtown Ontario and support local businesses by filling vacant commercial spaces with sustainable options. We are looking to attract small, independent restaurants, wineries, craft breweries, eateries, and distilleries to the Downtown area.

Downtown Storefront Façade Improvement Program

The City of Ontario, in its continuing effort to support the revitalization of the Historic Downtown Area, created the Downtown Façade Improvement Program for businesses within the designated program area. The Program is intended to facilitate commercial revitalization, preserve the Historic Downtown Area, stimulate private investment, and beautify the commercial corridors by creating a pedestrian-friendly and aesthetically pleasing environment for residents, visitors, and tourists.