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Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP)
Water use guidance and conservation support
Funding available
$ 2,500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Centre Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Water Conservation page from the Township of Centre Wellington provides guidance, restrictions, and rebate information for residents, institutional users, and small commercial users. It also outlines water-efficient building guidelines, outdoor watering rules, and a rebate for new water-efficient toilets that replace existing high-flow toilets.
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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 : 2,500 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Centre Wellington
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Water-efficient building guidelines during the design stage of a construction project
- Water-efficient building guidelines during the construction stage of a project
- Water-efficient building guidelines while finishing the interior and plumbing of a project
- Water-efficient building guidelines while finishing the landscaping of a project and preparing irrigation
Documents Needed
- Brownfield TAP application form
- TIEG Program application
- Phase I ESA report
- Phase II ESA report
- Remedial Work Plan or Risk Assessment/Risk Management Plan
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residential, Institutional, and Small Commercial users
- Users who are connected to Township water and wastewater services
Who is not eligible
- Non-owners of the property
- Applicants without a TIEG application
- Standalone Brownfield TAP applicants
Eligible expenses
- New water-efficient toilets (single or dual flush) purchased to replace existing high-flow toilets
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Standalone Brownfield TAP applications
- Projects without an approved TIEG application
- Phase I and Phase II ESA costs already covered by the Study Grant Program
- Excavation, transport, or disposal of uncontaminated excess soils
- Annual subscriptions, interior treatments, and additional treatments
Eligible geographic areas
- Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA), Centre Wellington
Selection criteria
- Compliance with program requirements
- Complete application and supporting documents
- Eligibility of the property and project
- Available funding under the program budget
How to apply
- Apply for a Sod Watering Permit by clicking here.
- The application form can be found HERE.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is submitted to the Township before remediation work begins
- Township reviews the application and supporting documents for completeness
- Township evaluates eligibility and determines the assistance amount
- Applicants are notified of approval or refusal
- An agreement with the Township is required before tax assistance is applied
Additional information
- Exemptions are permitted, but must be applied for.
- The Outdoor Water Use Program has several levels that may change throughout the year.
- In the case of an extreme emergency, the Township has the authority to ban any non-essential uses of water.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP) Program
What is the Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP)?
The Water Conservation page from the Township of Centre Wellington provides guidance, restrictions, and rebate information for residents, institutional users, and small commercial users. It also outlines water-efficient building guidelines, outdoor watering rules, and a rebate for new water-efficient toilets that replace existing high-flow toilets.
How much funding can be received?
Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP) Funds up to 85% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP) program?
To be eligible for the Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP) program, you must:
Residential, Institutional, and Small Commercial users
Connected to Township water and wastewater services
Replacing toilet(s) with a flush volume greater than or equal to 6 Litres per flush
What expenses are eligible under Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP)?
Water-efficient building guidelines during the design stage of a construction project
Water-efficient building guidelines during the construction stage of a project
Water-efficient building guidelines while finishing the interior and plumbing of a project
Water-efficient building guidelines while finishing the landscaping of a project and preparing irrigation
Who can I contact for more information about the Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP)?
You can contact Township of Centre Wellington or by phone at 519.846.9691 x237.
Where is the Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP) available?
The Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Brownfield Tax Assistance Program (TAP) is a Tax Credits