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City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan
Funding for downtown, village and housing improvements
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,000 - $ 75,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports property improvements and redevelopment in Sarnia’s Downtown, Mitton Village, and city-wide affordable housing areas. Offers matching grants and tax-based incentives for eligible renovation, façade, landscaping, housing, and related development projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Minimum amount : 8,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Sarnia
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Downtown and Mitton Village façade and storefront improvements.
- Landscaping, pedestrian, and public realm upgrades in Mitton Village.
- Renovation and rehabilitation of commercial, mixed-use, and residential buildings.
- Affordable housing development and repair projects.
- Creation of additional residential units.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Eligibility review confirmation
- Site plan, design study, or architectural drawings
- Work plan and construction drawings
- At least two itemized cost estimates from licensed contractors or consultants
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered owners of eligible properties.
- Authorized agents acting for the registered owner.
- Owners of commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and eligible residential properties in the program areas.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible renovation, façade, landscaping, and property improvement costs.
- Professional fees such as architectural, design, planning, and consulting services.
- Costs for building code, accessibility, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical upgrades.
- Planning and building permit fees, where applicable under the program.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work started before City approval and a signed agreement.
- Construction financing and long-term debt interest costs.
- Short-term rental accommodation for additional residential units.
- Tourist accommodation or student housing for units that must remain affordable.
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown Sarnia
- Mitton Village
- City of Sarnia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first screened for eligibility and completeness.
- City staff review the proposal and may conduct a site visit or inspection.
- The applicant is notified of the outcome after review.
- Approved applicants must sign a Community Improvement Plan Grant Agreement.
- Payment is made after the approved work is completed and verified.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed in a first-come, first-served order until the annual budget is depleted.
- Work cannot begin before City approval and a signed agreement.
- Applicants may apply for more than one CIP program, with separate applications required.
- The City may require additional program-specific guidelines and documentation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan. 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 City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan?
Supports property improvements and redevelopment in Sarnia’s Downtown, Mitton Village, and city-wide affordable housing areas. Offers matching grants and tax-based incentives for eligible renovation, façade, landscaping, housing, and related development projects.
How much funding can be received?
City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Property must be in an eligible project area.
Applicant must be owner or authorized agent.
City taxes must be paid in full.
What expenses are eligible under City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan?
Downtown and Mitton Village façade and storefront improvements.
Landscaping, pedestrian, and public realm upgrades in Mitton Village.
Renovation and rehabilitation of commercial, mixed-use, and residential buildings.
Affordable housing development and repair projects.
Creation of additional residential units.
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact City of Sarnia by email at planning@sarnia.ca or by phone at 519-332-0330.
Where is the City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan available?
The City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Sarnia - Downtown and Mitton Village Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding