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Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential housing projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral in Ottawa supports the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential use by offering up to 50% deferral of eligible development charges costs. Eligible activities include environmental studies, site remediation, clean fill placement, installation and maintenance of engineering controls, and environmental insurance, with maximum grant funding of up to $3 million for standalone applications and $5 million when combined with other improvement plans.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Redevelopment of contaminated, underutilized, or abandoned brownfield sites for residential purposes.
- Remediation and rehabilitation of land to enable safe housing development.
- Revitalization projects that combine housing with improved environmental standards on brownfield land.
- Mixed-use development projects on former industrial or commercial properties that include a housing component.
- Transformation of old landfills, factories, or similar sites into livable urban or village spaces with residential occupancy.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners or tenants of brownfield sites (abandoned, vacant, or underutilized properties with actual or perceived environmental contamination) within the City of Ottawa's urban boundary and designated villages
- Developers undertaking projects that include a housing component on eligible brownfield properties
Who is not eligible
- Companies or organizations that own lands under the Federal Crown, the Crown in right of Ontario (or any other province), or a Crown corporation (including, but not limited to, the National Capital Commission).
- Applicants or associated companies that have caused the contamination on the site.
Eligible expenses
- Environmental studies, remedial work plans, and risk assessments (including the cost of preparing a Record of Site Condition).
- Environmental remediation, such as costs associated with Phase II environmental site assessments, remedial work plans, and risk assessments not included in other categories.
- Placing clean fill and site grading specifically related to site remediation.
- Installing environmental and/or engineering controls or works as specified in the approved remedial work plan or risk assessment.
- Monitoring, maintaining, and operating environmental and engineering controls/works in accordance with the remedial work plan or risk assessment.
- Environmental insurance premiums related to the remediation process.
- Project management costs (up to 10% of total remediation costs, with appropriate supporting documentation).
Eligible geographic areas
- Sites located within the City of Ottawa’s urban boundary and designated villages.
Additional information
- The City reserves the right to audit the cost of any studies or works approved under this program, with expenses borne by the applicant.
- Applicants are responsible for any costs incurred in anticipation of a grant payment, as the City is not liable for such expenses.
- Approved financial incentives may be discontinued at any time, but existing approved grant recipients will continue to receive funding subject to program requirements being met.
- City staff, officials, and agents may inspect properties subject to financial incentive applications at any time.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral?
The Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral in Ottawa supports the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated sites for residential use by offering up to 50% deferral of eligible development charges costs. Eligible activities include environmental studies, site remediation, clean fill placement, installation and maintenance of engineering controls, and environmental insurance, with maximum grant funding of up to $3 million for standalone applications and $5 million when combined with other improvement plans.
How much funding can be received?
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral program?
To be eligible for the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral program, you must:
Site must be within Ottawa’s urban boundary or designated villages
Applicant must be the registered or assessed owner or tenant with assigned rights
Lands owned by the Federal or Provincial Crown or Crown corporations are not eligible
What expenses are eligible under Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral?
Redevelopment of contaminated, underutilized, or abandoned brownfield sites for residential purposes.
Remediation and rehabilitation of land to enable safe housing development.
Revitalization projects that combine housing with improved environmental standards on brownfield land.
Mixed-use development projects on former industrial or commercial properties that include a housing component.
Transformation of old landfills, factories, or similar sites into livable urban or village spaces with residential occupancy.
Who can I contact for more information about the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral?
You can contact City of Ottawa by email at kieran.watson@ottawa.ca or by phone at 613-580-2424.
Where is the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral available?
The Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Development Charge Deferral is a Grant and Funding
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