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Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs - Belleville - Ontario - Canada
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Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs

Funding for housing and brownfield improvements
Offered by
City of Belleville
Official source: belleville.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: October 11, 2026
Latest change: Belleville added detailed Housing and Brownfield CIP program guidance, including new program eligibility, funding limits, application steps, and the December 18, 2028 HAF expiry.
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Housing and Brownfield CIP programs expanded
Belleville has published detailed Housing and Brownfield CIP program pages that now spell out eligible projects, incentives, and top-up funding for programs 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 13, and 15. The new material also confirms that the Enhanced HAF Funding Program expires on December 18, 2028. The housing page adds support for accessory dwelling units, accessible rental units, missing middle housing, high-density developments, and surplus-land affordable housing projects, while the brownfield page adds program details for Phase II ESA work and building permit fee rebates on brownfield redevelopment. Both pages now also describe pre-consultation, required forms and checklists, and CityView submission, and identify planning@belleville.ca as the contact for pre-consultation requests.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Property owners building a new accessory dwelling unit.

See full eligibility

Overview

This program supports housing and brownfield-related community improvement projects in Belleville. It offers incentives for eligible housing and brownfield activities, with a maximum amount limited by program rules and eligible costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Belleville
  • 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

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • Accessory dwelling units and accessible rental housing
  • Missing middle housing development
  • High-density residential development
  • Brownfield redevelopment, renovation, assessment, and remediation

Documents Needed

  • Completed pre-consultation form
  • Housing and Brownfield Application Form
  • Program Summary and Checklist

Official resources

Official page

Community Improvement Plans and Financial Incentives

Program guide

Brownfield CIP Programs

Application form

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Housing and Brownfield Application

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Housing and Brownfield Application

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs Pre-Consultation Form

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs Pre-Consultation Form

Supporting document

Program 13: Brownfield Building Permit Fees Rebate

Program 2: Accessory Dwelling Units Rebate

Program 4: Missing Middle Per-Door Grant

Program 5: High-Density Residential Municipal Fees Rebate

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Property owners building a new accessory dwelling unit.
  • Qualified non-profit housing providers, private developers with demonstrated track record in affordable housing, or partnerships between public and private sectors.
  • Property owners redeveloping a brownfield site where a Phase I ESA was completed and concluded a Phase II ESA is required.
  • Property owners redeveloping or renovating a brownfield site in need of remediation.
  • Applicants who have applied for one or more of Programs 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, or 13 for Enhanced HAF Funding.

Eligible expenses

  • Phase II Environmental Site Assessment costs
  • Eligible municipal fees
  • Building permit fees
  • Remediation costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • ADUs must not be used for short-term accommodations.
  • A project cannot be subdivided at the building permit stage to receive multiple grants for what is functionally a single development.
  • Fees associated with any other municipal processes, or outside agencies are not subject to the rebate.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Belleville, Ontario
  • Thames Centre, Ontario

Selection criteria

  • Applicants who identify other sources of financial assistance for environmental site assessments will be given preference in the allocation of funds.

How to apply

  • Schedule and attend a pre-consultation with the City’s Policy Planning section.
  • Request and submit the completed pre-consultation form to planning@belleville.ca.
  • Submit the Housing or Brownfield application through the CityView portal.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by City staff and must meet program requirements.
  • No application is guaranteed approval.
  • The City may require an agreement before funding is paid.
  • Final approval and allocation decisions are made by the City.
  • Approved funding is issued only after all conditions are met.

Additional information

  • Some programs are currently not available.
  • Pre-submission consultation with the CIP Administrator is required.
  • Applications may be subject to annual budget availability and City approval.
  • The City may require a formal agreement before funding is released.

Contacts

planning@belleville.ca
(613) 967-3224
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs Program

What is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs?

This program supports housing and brownfield-related community improvement projects in Belleville. It offers incentives for eligible housing and brownfield activities, with a maximum amount limited by program rules and eligible costs.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs program?

To be eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs program, you must: Eligible program participant under the Planning Act Project must comply with local planning rules Property taxes must be in good standing

What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs?

Accessory dwelling units and accessible rental housing Missing middle housing development High-density residential development Brownfield redevelopment, renovation, assessment, and remediation

Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs?

You can contact City of Belleville by email at planning@belleville.ca or by phone at (613) 967-3224.

Where is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs available?

The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Housing and Brownfield Incentive Programs is a Grant and Funding