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Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization
Funding for office growth and village renewal
Last Update: April 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Richmond Hill
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application form
- Most recent property tax bill
- Project description
- Drawings and plans
- Quotes and cost summary
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization. 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 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.
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?
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
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.
Is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Project - Office Development and Village Revitalization is a Grant and Funding