Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

• Detailed project plans and supporting documents
• Building performance target or certification details
• Feasibility study and energy modelling report, where required
• Verification report for as-built performance
• Applicable certification documents and itemized invoices

Who is eligible?

• Property owners
• Assessed owners
• Tenants of lands and buildings in Kingston
• Developers of eligible building projects

Who is not eligible

• Provincial and federal owned properties for cash rebate grants
• Properties with tax or utility arrears
• Projects that are only minor renovations or restorations
• Developments that do not improve property tax revenue for the City

Eligible expenses

• Feasibility study costs
• Energy modelling and commissioning
• Building envelope and HVAC upgrades above code
• Renewable energy and EV charging-related costs
• Certification and verification costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Renovation or restoration projects that do not meet the minimum new construction threshold
• Projects already fully covered by another feasibility study funding program
• Cash rebate applicants from provincial or federal owned properties
• Projects with property tax or utility arrears

Eligible geographic areas

• City of Kingston

• Higher building performance levels receive stronger incentives.
• Applications are assessed against energy and emissions benchmarks.
• Independent modelling and verification are required.
• The City may peer review supporting documentation.

• Step 1: Prepare application
  • Gather detailed plans and supporting documents.
  • Include the targeted building performance level and any certification pursued.
• Step 2: Submit application
  • Send the application to the City for review.
  • Provide the required project documents and modelling information.
• Step 3: City review and approval
  • The City reviews completeness, eligibility, and performance level.
  • The City determines the eligible incentive amount.
• Step 4: Post-construction verification
  • Submit the performance verification report and any certificate earned.
  • Provide commissioning evidence when required.

• Applications are reviewed by the Building Services Division and the Climate Leadership Division.
• The City confirms project eligibility and the applicable performance level.
• Approved applicants receive a decision on the eligible incentive amount.
• Successful applicants must sign an agreement with the City.
• Post-construction verification is required before final incentive payment or rebate processing.

• Successful applicants must enter into an agreement with the City.
• The City may request peer review of submitted documentation.
• Annual monitoring is required for the property tax rebate program.
• Program funding depends on City Council budget approval.