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Development Charges Grant Program

City support for eligible development charges

Offered by
City of St. Catharines
Official source: stcatharines.ca

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Funding available
$ 100
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Industrial developments
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Overview

The City of St. Catharines offers a development charges grant program with support of up to 100% of City development charges payable. It applies to industrial developments, affordable housing developments, and developments within the Urban Growth Centre.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$100
Maximum share of project costs
100%
Financing goals
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Ensure financial sustainability
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • St. Catharines
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Development Charges Grant Program added

The page now shows the Development Charges Grant Program, including eligibility for industrial, affordable housing, and Urban Growth Centre projects and funding of up to 100% of City development charges.

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The page now presents the City of St. Catharines Development Charges Grant Program instead of the prior form page, and it identifies the program as applying to industrial developments, affordable housing developments, and developments within the Urban Growth Centre. It also states that an application must be submitted before a building permit is issued to remain eligible for up to 100% of the City Development Charges fees payable, and it now shows the contact email dc@stcatharines.ca.

Official source: stcatharines.ca
June 14, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Industrial developments
  • Affordable housing developments
  • Developments in the Urban Growth Centre

Eligible expenses

  • City development charges payable for the project.

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of St. Catharines

Activities funded

  • Industrial developments.
  • Affordable housing developments.
  • Developments within the Urban Growth Centre.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Prepare the application
    • Complete the required application for the Development Charges Grant Program.
  • Step 2: Submit before permit issuance
    • File the application prior to receiving the building permit.
  • Step 3: Await review
    • The City reviews the application under the by-law.

Processing and Agreement

  • Application is reviewed under the City’s development charges by-law.
  • Approval is required before the building permit is issued.
  • Grant support is applied only if the project is found eligible.

Additional information

  • The program is established by the City of St. Catharines.
  • A separate application is required before the building permit is issued.
  • The grant program applies under the City’s development charges by-law.

Contacts

dc@stcatharines.ca

Official sources

stcatharines.ca
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Development Charges Grant Program Program

What is the Development Charges Grant Program?

The City of St. Catharines offers a development charges grant program with support of up to 100% of City development charges payable. It applies to industrial developments, affordable housing developments, and developments within the Urban Growth Centre.

How much funding can be received?

Development Charges Grant Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $100 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Development Charges Grant Program program?

To be eligible for the Development Charges Grant Program program, you must: Application before building permit. Eligible development type. City of St. Catharines project.

What expenses are eligible under Development Charges Grant Program?

City development charges payable for the project.

Who can I contact for more information about the Development Charges Grant Program?

You can contact City of St. Catharines by email at dc@stcatharines.ca.

Where is the Development Charges Grant Program available?

The Development Charges Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.