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Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan
Supports development and property improvement projects
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Property owners undertaking permanent cafes, patios, display areas, or court yards accessory to commercial use may apply for the Cafes, Patios, Display Areas and Court Yards Program.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan supports market-driven investment for rental and affordable housing, commercial growth, and employment growth across the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. It offers incentives for property tax rebates, permit fee reductions, façade improvements, and residential conversions or additional dwelling units.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Rehabilitation of lands and buildings
- Development, redevelopment, adaptive reuse, or rehabilitation of commercial properties
- Construction of permanent cafes, patios, display areas, or court yards accessory to commercial use
- Creation of new or rehabilitated dwelling units, including additional dwelling units and affordable housing units
Documents Needed
- Complete and signed application form
- Drawings
- Two financial quotes
- Confirmation of ownership
- Any other documents required by the Municipality at the pre-consultation
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners undertaking permanent cafes, patios, display areas, or court yards accessory to commercial use may apply for the Cafes, Patios, Display Areas and Court Yards Program.
- Property owners may apply for the Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan incentives.
- Property owners authorizing an agent may have the agent act on their behalf in making the application.
Eligible expenses
- Design and other professional costs
- Construction costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Painting
- Cleaning
- Cosmetic updates
- Chattels
- Work carried out before written receipt from the Municipality of the grant application
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown and main street areas as defined by the boundaries outlined in the DCIP Boundary Areas document
- Commercial properties located within the greyed-out areas of the Downtown Areas maps
- Community Improvement Project Area
How to apply
- Complete the application form.
- Attach all applicable supporting documents to the application form.
- Submit the application for a grant under the Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan.
Processing and Agreement
- The Municipality may verify the application information by inquiry and property inspection.
- Applications may be rejected, not approved, delayed, reduced, or cancelled if the application contains untrue, misleading, or materially omitted information.
- The grant may be delayed, reduced, or cancelled if the project is not completed, not completed as approved, or if the person undertaking the eligible works is not paid.
- Approved participants receive their grant subject to meeting the program requirements and provisions.
- All grants are calculated and awarded in the sole discretion of the Municipality.
Additional information
- Applicants must attach a complete and signed application form, drawings, two financial quotes, confirmation of ownership, and any other documents required by the Municipality at pre-consultation.
- Property taxes and other municipal financial obligations must be current and up to date for payment of the grant.
- Grant payment is made to the registered property owner or their assignee after successful completion of the approved work.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan?
The Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan supports market-driven investment for rental and affordable housing, commercial growth, and employment growth across the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. It offers incentives for property tax rebates, permit fee reductions, façade improvements, and residential conversions or additional dwelling units.
How much funding can be received?
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
The project must be within the Community Improvement Project Area.
The project must fit one of the Chatham-Kent CIP incentive programs.
Some programs require municipal approval or zoning compliance before work begins.
What expenses are eligible under Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan?
Rehabilitation of lands and buildings
Development, redevelopment, adaptive reuse, or rehabilitation of commercial properties
Construction of permanent cafes, patios, display areas, or court yards accessory to commercial use
Creation of new or rehabilitated dwelling units, including additional dwelling units and affordable housing units
Who can I contact for more information about the Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact Municipality of Chatham-Kent (CK) by email at ckeds@chatham-kent.ca or by phone at 1-866-542-5994.
Where is the Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan available?
The Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Chatham-Kent Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding