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Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization
Funding for office growth and village renewal
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- Funding available
- $ 1,000 - $ 100,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers financial support for office development and village revitalization in Richmond Hill. It funds new office construction, office-related renovations, and façade, landscaping, and signage improvements in eligible areas.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $100,000
- Minimum funding
- $1,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Richmond Hill
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Startups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Assessed property owners
- Authorized tenants
- Office developers and property owners in eligible areas
- Private property owners in the Village area
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose projects have already started
- Projects requiring an Official Plan Amendment
- Applicants not in good standing with the City
- Properties outside the program area
Eligible expenses
- Site development and infrastructure work for new office construction
- Building rehabilitation, renovation, and fit-up work
- Environmental assessment and remediation costs
- Professional fees directly tied to the project
- Façade, landscaping, signage, and related exterior improvement costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that have already started before approval
- Construction financing costs
- Long-term debt financing principal and interest
- General tenant fit-up for existing uses
- Office projects below the minimum size required for the TIEG program
Eligible geographic areas
- Richmond Hill, Ontario
- Centres and Corridors along Yonge Street
- Village Local Centre
- Oak Ridges Local Centre
- Newkirk Employment Area and Beaver Creek Employment Area
Activities funded
- New office development and office intensification
- Adaptive reuse of existing buildings for office use
- Building façade, landscaping, and signage improvements
- Village revitalization works and streetscape enhancement
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program requirements
- Check the CIP guide and application form.
- Confirm the project and property are eligible.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting materials
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the required project description, drawings, quotes, and tax bill.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Email the completed application and supporting documents to planning@richmondhill.ca.
- Provide any additional approvals or permits if required.
- Step 4: City review and Council decision
- City staff review the application and advise on next steps.
- Council reviews the recommendation and approves or declines the grant.
- Step 5: Sign agreement and complete work
- Sign the grant agreement before proceeding.
- Complete the project and allow City inspection.
- Step 6: Funding release
- Funds are released after completion and inspection, subject to program terms.
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application form
- Most recent property tax bill
- Project description
- Drawings and plans
- Quotes and cost summary
Selection criteria
- Project eligibility and completeness of the application
- Compliance with planning requirements and permit approvals
- Project feasibility and financial viability
- Demonstrated community improvement benefits
- For TIEG, project success through planning, construction, occupancy, and MPAC reassessment
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by City staff for eligibility.
- Eligible applications are brought forward for Council consideration.
- If approved, a grant agreement must be signed before work can proceed.
- After completion, the City inspects the project before funds are released.
- For the TIEG, payment follows reassessment and annual tax payment.
Additional information
- Other public funding may affect the amount of support.
- A signed grant agreement is required before funding is released.
- The City may inspect the project during and after construction.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization Program
What is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization?
This program offers financial support for office development and village revitalization in Richmond Hill. It funds new office construction, office-related renovations, and façade, landscaping, and signage improvements in eligible areas.
How much funding can be received?
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization program, you must:
Property must be in the CIPA
Applicant must be owner or authorized tenant
Project must not have started
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization?
Site development and infrastructure work for new office construction
Building rehabilitation, renovation, and fit-up work
Environmental assessment and remediation costs
Professional fees directly tied to the project
Façade, landscaping, signage, and related exterior improvement costs
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization?
You can contact City of Richmond Hill by email at planning@richmondhill.ca or by phone at 905-771-8800.
Where is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization available?
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization program is available the province of Ontario.