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City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives
Municipal incentives for business growth and development
Last Update: May 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Overview
North Bay offers municipal incentives to support business growth and development projects, with a maximum amount depending on the program. The plan supports industrial development, housing intensification, and downtown and waterfront commercial projects.
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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
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Public administration
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
Activities funded
- Industrial development projects
- Housing intensification and redevelopment projects
- Downtown revitalization projects
- Waterfront commercial development projects
Documents Needed
- Project plans and drawings
- Studies and reports
- Cost information
- Other supporting information requested by the City
Official resources
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
- Parking and landscaping costs
- Parking or transit passes for eligible rebates
- Sidewalk patio professional fees and construction costs
Eligible geographic areas
- City of North Bay
- Downtown Target Area
- Waterfront Target Area
- Housing Target Area
- Industrial Target Area
Selection criteria
- Project alignment with the Community Improvement Plan.
- Contribution to revitalization and intensification goals.
- Fit with the City’s design, performance, and conformity requirements.
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 offers municipal incentives to support business growth and development projects, with a maximum amount depending on the program. The plan supports industrial development, housing intensification, and downtown and waterfront commercial projects.
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.
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@cityofnorthbay.ca or by phone at 1.800.465.1882.
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.
Is the City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of North Bay — Economic Development Incentives is a Other Support