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Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program
Reduces charges for brownfield redevelopment
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports brownfield redevelopment by reducing development charges for approved projects. It applies to brownfield properties and can also support projects aligned with Smart Growth and LEED certification.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Windsor
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Redevelopment of brownfield properties.
- Projects that incorporate Smart Growth principles.
- Development projects pursuing LEED certification.
Documents Needed
- Brownfields Property Tax Assistance/Rehabilitation Grant Application
- Brownfields Property Tax Assistance/Rehabilitation Grant Program Guide
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners with an approved Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant Application.
- Owners planning brownfield redevelopment projects.
- Developers of projects with Smart Growth or LEED features.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without an approved Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant Application.
Eligible expenses
- Development charges payable for the property, after demolition charge credits.
- Remediation costs applied against development charges for qualifying projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Community Improvement Project Area
- City of Windsor
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the City’s Official Plan land use compatibility goals.
- Inclusion of Smart Growth principles.
- Inclusion of LEED certification in the proposed development.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program materials
- Read the Brownfields Property Tax Assistance/Rehabilitation Grant Program Guide.
- Confirm the property and project fit the program conditions.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the Brownfields Property Tax Assistance/Rehabilitation Grant Application.
- Prepare the required supporting information for the brownfield rehabilitation grant process.
- Step 3: Obtain approval
- Submit the application to the City for review.
- Wait for approval under the Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant Program.
- Step 4: Use the exemption
- Apply the approved grant amount to eligible development charges.
- For qualifying projects, apply the remediation cost treatment described by the program.
Processing and Agreement
- An application must already be approved under the Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant Program before this program can be used.
- The financial benefit is applied through the approved grant amount against development charges.
- Qualifying projects may receive different treatment for remediation costs.
Additional information
- An approved Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant Application is required to use this program.
- Applicants can use the approved grant amount toward development charges for the same property.
- Smart Growth and LEED-oriented projects may receive additional treatment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program Program
What is the Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program?
This program supports brownfield redevelopment by reducing development charges for approved projects. It applies to brownfield properties and can also support projects aligned with Smart Growth and LEED certification.
How much funding can be received?
Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program program?
To be eligible for the Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program program, you must:
Approved Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant Application.
Brownfield redevelopment project.
Project in the Community Improvement Project Area.
What expenses are eligible under Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program?
Redevelopment of brownfield properties.
Projects that incorporate Smart Growth principles.
Development projects pursuing LEED certification.
Who can I contact for more information about the Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program?
You can contact City of Windsor by email at ecdev@citywindsor.ca or by phone at (519) 255-6100 ext. 6608.
Where is the Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program available?
The Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Brownfields Development Charge Exemption Program is a Grant and Funding