City of Kelowna Business Security Enhancement Rebate Program - Have You Heard? | BoostBC

City of Kelowna Business Security Enhancement Rebate Program - Have You Heard? | BoostBC

Crime rates on Kelowna streets continues to increase, especially property damage to local businesses. This has led to decreased foot traffic and higher expenses to keep these store fronts open and welcoming to customers in the area. Security improvements are expensive, and can be unattainable to a small business, that is where the Business Security Enhancement Rebate Program comes in.

What is the Business Security Enhancement Rebate Program? It's a financial support program the City of Kelowna is offering to local businesses to help enhance the security of their properties. The program aims to support crime-prevention improvements and revitalize our streets.

Improvements that will be eligible for the rebate include:

• Security enhancements to windows, doors and locks

• Security cameras (minimum 1080p and exterior facing)

• Security film, bars, gates, shutters, bollards

• Enhanced security lighting

• Façade improvements that activate public space or support crime‑prevention

In order to apply, eligible candidates need to Request a no-cost CPTED assessment from the Community Safety Services Branch, complete the recommended improvements, Submit your application, receipts, and completion photos. Upon approval, you will receive the reimbursement.

Who is eligible to apply?

• Be a ground-level commercial or light industrial business located in an urban or downtown area with a direct entrance from a public street, walkway, or open space (not through a shared indoor lobby or corridor).

• Hold a valid City of Kelowna Business Licence.

• Be a property owner or have permission from a landlord.

• Have a City of Kelowna Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) report written within the program duration timeline.

This rebate will help to encourage foot traffic and support the local economic growth by improving the safety and security of our local businesses. Confirm your business is eligible today, visit the City of Kelowna website. The funds are first come first serve until the funding is distributed. The program is live now, so don't wait, apply today to start improving the safety and security of your business and your customers.