Open
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 15, 2026
Location
Cobourg, Capitale-Nationale, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Cobourg offers financial incentives to support heritage conservation projects. The program covers permit fee reductions, a heritage loan, a tax incentive, and development charge credits for eligible restoration and redevelopment work.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Cobourg
- Capitale-Nationale
- 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
- Interior and exterior restoration, renovation, and reconstruction
- Exterior restoration of designated heritage properties
- Restoration and redevelopment projects in the Commercial Core Heritage District
- Redevelopment using existing buildings in Cobourg
Documents Needed
- Completed heritage financial incentives application form
- Heritage approval
- Supporting letter for the requested incentive
- Quotation from the approved contractor, for loan requests
- Other municipal approvals, if required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in Cobourg
- Owners of designated heritage residential properties
- Owners of designated heritage commercial properties
- Owners of properties in Cobourg Heritage Conservation Districts
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who started work without approvals or permits
- Projects that do not follow approved plans
- New construction projects
Eligible expenses
- Heritage permit fees for eligible restoration, renovation, and reconstruction projects
- Exterior restoration costs for designated heritage properties
- Redevelopment costs for eligible existing-building projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- New construction, including new developments and additions
- Work started without the required approvals and permits
- Work that is inconsistent with approved plans
Eligible geographic areas
- Cobourg, Ontario
- Commercial Core Heritage District
- East Heritage District
- West Heritage District
- George Street Heritage District
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Heritage Planning staff, and some may also go to the Cobourg Heritage Committee and Council.
- Town staff may approve, approve with conditions, or refuse the application.
- If approved, any required agreement is finalized with the applicant.
- Heritage permit changes may be reviewed again if the application is considered by the Committee.
Additional information
- Applications are administered by the Town of Cobourg Planning and Finance departments.
- A completed application form is required to access the incentive programs.
- Work started without approvals or permits is not eligible.
- Projects must match the approved heritage plans and guidelines.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Incentive Programs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Incentive Programs. 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 Heritage Incentive Programs?
Cobourg offers financial incentives to support heritage conservation projects. The program covers permit fee reductions, a heritage loan, a tax incentive, and development charge credits for eligible restoration and redevelopment work.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Incentive Programs Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Heritage Incentive Programs program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Incentive Programs program, you must:
Approved Heritage Permit required
Project must follow heritage guidelines
Application form must be completed
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Incentive Programs?
Interior and exterior restoration, renovation, and reconstruction
Exterior restoration of designated heritage properties
Restoration and redevelopment projects in the Commercial Core Heritage District
Redevelopment using existing buildings in Cobourg
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Incentive Programs?
You can contact Town of Cobourg by email at planninginfo@cobourg.ca or by phone at 905-372-1005.
Where is the Heritage Incentive Programs available?
The Heritage Incentive Programs program is available Capitale-Nationale, Ontario.
Is the Heritage Incentive Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Incentive Programs is a Other Support