A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a unique opportunity for businesses to work together to accomplish mutual goals. Customers want safe, interesting and attractive places to shop, dine and conduct business.
The DBA is independent from the City of Edmonton, but works with the City and the other twelve BIAs towards common goals.
A BIA can attract customers and enhance an area through:
- Streetscape improvements
- Joint promotions and festivals
- Economic development initiatives
- Facade Improvement Program
- Development Incentive Program
The City assesses businesses in BIAs using net market rental value for the purposes of levying a BIA tax for the revitalization projects within the BIA.
BIA assessment and tax notices are mailed to all businesses within BIAs in Edmonton in February. BIA tax payments are due March 31.
