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Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation provides up to 50% of eligible remediation costs, with a maximum grant of $3 million for standalone applications or up to $5 million when combined with other improvement programs (excluding Heritage CIP), to encourage the redevelopment of contaminated or underutilized properties into housing within Ottawa’s urban boundary. Eligible activities include environmental studies, remediation, clean fill placement, installation of environmental controls, ongoing monitoring, and environmental insurance premiums.
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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
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 50% 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
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
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 abandoned or underutilized properties affected by environmental contamination, incorporating a housing component.
- Remediation and rehabilitation of former industrial or commercial sites for new residential or mixed-use development.
- Projects involving the transformation of contaminated land, such as old landfills, gas stations, or factories, to support community revitalization.
- Construction of new residential units on previously contaminated land, following proper environmental cleanup procedures.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners, assessed owners, and tenants of lands and buildings within the City of Ottawa’s urban boundary and designated villages
- Developers or investors undertaking remediation and redevelopment of brownfields (abandoned, vacant, or underutilized sites with actual or perceived environmental contamination), including but not limited to former industrial or commercial properties
- Assignments by the registered owner or tenant to another party for eligible remediation activities
Who is not eligible
- Companies or applicants who, or whose associated companies, caused the contamination on the site.
- Lands owned by the Federal Crown, the Crown in right of Ontario (or another Province), or by Crown corporations (including, but not limited to, the National Capital Commission).
Eligible expenses
- Costs for environmental studies, remedial work plans, and risk assessments, including preparing a Record of Site Condition.
- Expenses related to environmental remediation, such as Phase II environmental site assessments, remedial work plans, and risk assessments not already covered.
- Costs for placing clean fill and site grading associated with remediation needs.
- Installation expenses for environmental and engineering controls or works as specified in approved remedial plans or risk assessments.
- Costs for monitoring, maintaining, and operating environmental and engineering controls or works as required by remedial plans or risk assessments.
- Premiums paid for environmental insurance directly related to site rehabilitation.
Eligible geographic areas
- Sites located within the City of Ottawa’s urban boundary and designated villages, as specified in the City’s Official Plan.
Additional information
- The City of Ottawa may conduct audits of approved studies or works at the applicant's expense.
- Applicants are responsible for all costs incurred, including those made in anticipation of a grant payment.
- The City reserves the right to discontinue programs at any time, but approved grants remain valid if all requirements are met.
- Site inspections may be carried out by City staff or agents as part of the application process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation. 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 - Rehabilitation?
The Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation provides up to 50% of eligible remediation costs, with a maximum grant of $3 million for standalone applications or up to $5 million when combined with other improvement programs (excluding Heritage CIP), to encourage the redevelopment of contaminated or underutilized properties into housing within Ottawa’s urban boundary. Eligible activities include environmental studies, remediation, clean fill placement, installation of environmental controls, ongoing monitoring, and environmental insurance premiums.
How much funding can be received?
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation program?
To be eligible for the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation program, you must:
Applicant or associated companies must not have caused site contamination.
Proposed development must include a housing component.
Site must be within Ottawa's urban boundary or designated villages and zoned for residential use at application time.
What expenses are eligible under Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation?
Redevelopment of abandoned or underutilized properties affected by environmental contamination, incorporating a housing component.
Remediation and rehabilitation of former industrial or commercial sites for new residential or mixed-use development.
Projects involving the transformation of contaminated land, such as old landfills, gas stations, or factories, to support community revitalization.
Construction of new residential units on previously contaminated land, following proper environmental cleanup procedures.
Who can I contact for more information about the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation?
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 - Rehabilitation available?
The Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation is a Grant and Funding
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