Downtown Vandalism Relief Fund – Key Information

If your business or property is damaged intentionally or accidentally due to a break-in, vandalism, or graffiti, you may be eligible for financial assistance through a fund provided by the City of Nanaimo and administered by the Chamber of Commerce.

Eligibility

• Must be a downtown storefront business currently in operation
• Business must be located within the downtown boundary:
  • Comox Road
  • Milton Street
  • Front Street
• Must fall within one of the following areas:
  • Downtown Business Association
  • Old City Quarter Business Association
  • Victoria Crescent Community Association
    (see map for details)

What Is Covered

• Exterior building damage only
• Compensation is based strictly on submitted receipts
  • We pay what the receipts show — nothing more

What Is NOT Covered

• Stolen or damaged inventory
• Computers, hard drives, or POS systems
• Printers, cash drawers, or other equipment
• Interior contents or business losses

Compensation Limits

• Maximum $1,000 for the first vandalism claim
• Up to $2,500 total per calendar year
• A business may receive compensation no more than twice per year

Security & Prevention Measures

• May include up to 50% of security or prevention costs
• Maximum $1,000
• A vandalism claim is required to be eligible for this funding

Application Requirements

Please provide as much detail as possible

The application form must be completed fully and accurately

Incomplete forms will be returned for correction