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City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives
Municipal incentives for city-wide redevelopment
Latest source updateLast Update: October 2, 2026Latest change: North Bay’s Growth Community Improvement Plan now shows an application window ending January 31, 2027 for Year 3 of the Housing Accelerator Fund, with $2.6 million available across three streams.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 2, 2026
Latest change: North Bay’s Growth Community Improvement Plan now shows an application window ending January 31, 2027 for Year 3 of the Housing Accelerator Fund, with $2.6 million available across three streams.
GCIP Year 3 dates and funding updated
The Growth Community Improvement Plan page now shows an application window ending January 31, 2027 for Year 3 of the Housing Accelerator Fund. It also states that $2.6 million is available across three streams: Affordable Housing, Missing Middle Housing, and Additional Dwelling Units, and that residential units meeting the general program requirements and receiving a building permit after June 11, 2026 may apply for the Year 3 allocation. The previous per-unit percentage and dollar cap wording, along with the municipal sewer-and-water condition, are no longer stated in this section.
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Overview
North Bay’s Growth Community Improvement Plan supports housing, industrial, downtown and waterfront projects through targeted municipal incentives. It includes rebates and grants for façade improvements, building improvements, public art, parking and landscaping, professional studies, sidewalk patios, and parking or transit passes.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- North Bay
- 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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Industrial development projects
- Housing intensification and redevelopment projects
- Downtown revitalization projects
- Waterfront commercial development projects
Documents Needed
- Recent images of your existing façade
- A professional drawing of the proposed work or a clear diagram that explains the proposed work with text bubbles for clarity at a minimum
- Supplemental pages, if you are unable to fill out the document electronically
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Existing businesses
- Startups
- Commercial projects
- Industrial projects
- Housing-related projects
Eligible expenses
- Third-party professional fees
- Façade improvements, building improvements, public art, and parking and landscaping
- Applicable municipal fees and development charges
- Parking or transit passes for new commercial businesses and net new residential units
- Sidewalk patio third-party professional fees and construction costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown Target Area
- Housing Target Area
- Industrial Target Area
- Waterfront Target Area
Selection criteria
- The Growth CIP Review Team evaluates proposals through five sections for a total of 85 points.
- Façade Materials: 30 points.
- Cornices: 10 points.
- Signage: 15 points.
- Ground Floor Windows and Doors: 15 points, scored on glass transparency, percentage of glass at ground level, and window sill line height; Lighting: 15 points, scored on front-lit signage and secondary entrance lighting.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the City
- Reach out to the City’s team to discuss the project and the applicable incentive program.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Gather the required plans, drawings, studies, reports, and cost information.
- Step 3: Submit before work begins
- Submit the application to the City before starting any work and before applying for a building permit.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the City as part of the incentive program process.
- The Development Application Review Team provides immediate review and feedback before applications are made.
- Funding is subject to project eligibility and conformity with the Community Improvement Plan.
- Applicants should contact the City’s team to learn how to apply.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted before any work begins.
- Supporting plans, drawings, studies, reports, and cost information may be required.
- Applicants are encouraged to contact the City before applying.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives Program
What is the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives?
North Bay’s Growth Community Improvement Plan supports housing, industrial, downtown and waterfront projects through targeted municipal incentives. It includes rebates and grants for façade improvements, building improvements, public art, parking and landscaping, professional studies, sidewalk patios, and parking or transit passes.
How much funding can be received?
City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives program?
To be eligible for the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives program, you must:
Project in a target area
Submitted before work starts
Must meet City requirements
What expenses are eligible under City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives?
Industrial development projects
Housing intensification and redevelopment projects
Downtown revitalization projects
Waterfront commercial development projects
Who can I contact for more information about the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives?
You can contact City of North Bay by email at growthcip@northbay.ca or by phone at 705-474-0400 ext. 2414.
Where is the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives available?
The City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives program is available the province of Ontario.