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Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan
Funding for downtown property revitalization
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports downtown Port Perry revitalization with funding for property improvements, planning and building fees, and development charge deferrals. It focuses on façade and signage upgrades, accessibility improvements, energy efficiency retrofits, and new commercial, mixed-use, or multi-residential development.
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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
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Port Perry
- 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
- Commercial property improvement and building renovation.
- Planning and permit-supported new development.
- Commercial redevelopment and infill.
- Mixed-use and multi-residential development with commercial at grade.
- Development charge-deferral-supported redevelopment.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Paid invoices for approved work
- Energy audit for retrofit applications
- Supporting planning or building permit documents
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial property owners.
- Owners of mixed-use properties.
- Owners of multi-residential properties with three or more units.
- Tenants with owner consent.
Who is not eligible
- Owner-occupied housing.
- Institutional and public-use properties.
- Applicants in tax arrears or with unpaid municipal bills.
- Applicants involved in litigation with the Township.
Eligible expenses
- Façade, signage, accessibility, and energy retrofit work.
- Planning application fees and building permit fees.
- Township development charge deferral costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Owner-occupied housing.
- Energy audits.
- Projects already underway before application.
- Regional development charges and education development charges.
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown Port Perry CIPA
- Main Central Area
- Corridor Commercial
- Downtown Commercial Historic Downtown Area
- Downtown Commercial - Water Street Area
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to projects in the Downtown Commercial Historic Downtown Area.
- Projects in the Corridor Commercial and Water Street south of Mary Street are prioritized for some programs.
- Project quality and overall merit are considered.
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm project eligibility
- Check that the property is within the Downtown Port Perry CIPA.
- Make sure taxes and municipal bills are current.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Complete the required application for the selected program.
- Prepare supporting information for the proposed work.
- Step 3: Submit before work starts
- Submit the application to the Township before undertaking any eligible work.
- Step 4: Review and approval
- The Evaluation Committee reviews the application and makes a recommendation.
- Council makes the final approval decision.
- Step 5: Complete the work and request payment
- Carry out the approved work.
- Provide paid invoices or other required completion evidence for reimbursement or payment.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an Evaluation Committee.
- The Committee makes recommendations to Council for final approval.
- Funding is confirmed only after eligibility and conditions are met.
- Approved work must be completed before payment is issued.
- Applicants may need to sign a funding condition agreement.
Additional information
- Applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Only one program or stream per property may be funded in a year.
- Funding depends on available Township budget.
- Applicants must be in good standing with municipal taxes and bills.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan?
This program supports downtown Port Perry revitalization with funding for property improvements, planning and building fees, and development charge deferrals. It focuses on façade and signage upgrades, accessibility improvements, energy efficiency retrofits, and new commercial, mixed-use, or multi-residential development.
How much funding can be received?
Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Property inside Downtown Port Perry CIPA.
Applicant must own or lease the property.
Taxes and municipal bills must be current.
What expenses are eligible under Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan?
Commercial property improvement and building renovation.
Planning and permit-supported new development.
Commercial redevelopment and infill.
Mixed-use and multi-residential development with commercial at grade.
Development charge-deferral-supported redevelopment.
Where is the Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan available?
The Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan?
Downtown Port Perry Community Improvement Plan is funded by Township of Scugog