Securing Small Business Rebate

Recognizing the increased costs to businesses due to property crime and vandalism in rural and urban communities across the province, the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation has launched its $10.5 million Securing Small Business Rebate Program, which will provide small businesses with funds for eligible commercial property crime and vandalism repairs, or to implement eligible preventative measures.

The BC Chamber of Commerce will administer the rebate program and leverage its provincial network of 100 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and its myriad industry partners, including Business Improvement Areas, to ensure businesses from every sector and region of the province are aware of the rebate.

Rebate Details:
There are two types of rebates, each retroactive to January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024.

1. Reparative – Provides immediate relief to offset eligible reparative costs in respect of damage to eligible commercial property due to vandalism. Available as a one-time rebate of up to $2,000, per calendar year

2. Preventative – Provides funding for eligible proactive/preventative measures to mitigate damage to eligible commercial property due to vandalism. Available as a one-time rebate of up to $1,000, for either 2023 or 2024

Timeline:
The application portal is open until January 31, 2025, or until the program is fully subscribed.
For more details and to access the application portal, please visit the program webpage here. If you have questions, please contact the BC Chamber of Commerce at ssbr@bcchamber.org.

The BC Chamber of Commerce gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation.