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Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan
Funding for Orléans redevelopment projects
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program offers Tax Increment Equivalent Grants for redevelopment projects in the Orléans Community Improvement Plan area, with a maximum benefit of the lesser of $5 million or 50% of eligible project costs. It supports property upgrades, infill and mixed-use development, job creation, and pedestrian-friendly improvements in eligible Orléans areas.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 20 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Redevelopment and replacement of existing buildings
- Infill and mixed-use development
- Property renewal and façade improvement projects
- Projects that create new employment
- Pedestrian-friendly redevelopment along main streets and LRT access routes
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Independent tax study by a qualified consultant
- Supporting drawings or renderings of the proposed improvements
- Owner authorization form, if an agent applies
- Supporting information on the project, tenants, and financial sources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in the Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan area
- Developers carrying out eligible redevelopment projects in Orléans
- Businesses involved in eligible mixed-use or employment projects
Who is not eligible
- Greenfield developments
- Projects outside the Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan area
- Uses that are auto-oriented or dependent on motor vehicle access
- Excluded commercial uses such as gaming facilities, adult entertainment, payday loan offices, pawnshops, and similar uses
Eligible expenses
- Demolition of existing buildings
- On-site and off-site infrastructure upgrades
- Landscaping, parking, walkways, lighting, and signage
- New construction, additions, and façade upgrades
- Building permit fees and LEED-related costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Greenfield development
- Projects that do not increase assessed value by at least $250,000
- Employment relocation without new jobs
- Auto-oriented uses such as gas stations, dealerships, drive-through facilities, surface parking lots, warehousing, and storage facilities
- Uses such as gaming facilities, adult novelty stores, body rub establishments, payday loan establishments, emergency shelters, pawnshops, and short-term loan offices
Eligible geographic areas
- Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan Project Area
- St. Joseph Boulevard between Youville Drive and Prestone Drive
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the City of Ottawa after submission.
- Approved applicants receive a Letter of Commitment outlining approval conditions and payment process.
- A grant agreement must be signed with the City before funding is released.
- Funding is paid only after project completion, reassessment, and tax payment.
- Annual approval is subject to City budget approval and accounts remaining in good standing.
Additional information
- A pre-application consultation meeting with Economic Development Services is required.
- Applications must be submitted before any demolition or building permit application.
- A grant agreement and a Letter of Commitment are issued after approval.
- City accounts must remain in good standing before payment is released.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan?
The program offers Tax Increment Equivalent Grants for redevelopment projects in the Orléans Community Improvement Plan area, with a maximum benefit of the lesser of $5 million or 50% of eligible project costs. It supports property upgrades, infill and mixed-use development, job creation, and pedestrian-friendly improvements in eligible Orléans areas.
How much funding can be received?
Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Redevelopment in the Orléans CIP area
Minimum assessed value increase required
Employment projects need new full-time jobs
What expenses are eligible under Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan?
Redevelopment and replacement of existing buildings
Infill and mixed-use development
Property renewal and façade improvement projects
Projects that create new employment
Pedestrian-friendly redevelopment along main streets and LRT access routes
Who can I contact for more information about the Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact City of Ottawa by email at Chris.Cope@ottawa.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan available?
The Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding