Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant

Q: How much funding can be received?

Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant Funds up to 35000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant?

Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant is funded by City of Ottawa

Q: Who is eligible for the Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant program?

To be eligible for the Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant program, you must: • Owners of commercial properties designated under Part IV or Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act • Properties must be located within the City of Ottawa • Government and public agencies, including municipal, provincial, and federal bodies, are not eligible

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant?

You can contact City of Ottawa by email at avery.marshall@ottawa.ca or by phone at 613-580-2424.

Q: Where is the Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant available?

The Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: October 27, 2025

Ottawa, ON

Financial support for restoring designated heritage properties in Ottawa

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $35,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

City of Ottawa

Program status

Open

Overview

The Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching Grant provides up to $35,000 in funding to support the restoration of designated heritage buildings in Ottawa. Eligible activities include work that restores the building's original heritage character, such as restoring masonry, porches, and windows.

Financing terms and conditions

Matching grant of up to $10,000 for small-scale buildings and up to $35,000 for large-scale buildings.
Minimum grant amount is $1,000.
Grant covers 50% of eligible restoration project costs; for example, a $10,000 project receives a $5,000 grant.

Activities funded

Restoration of the original heritage character of designated heritage buildings.
Repointing and repair of exterior brick masonry.
Restoration of original building features, such as porches and windows.

Eligibility

The applicant must be the owner of a property designated under Part IV or Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
The property must be located within the City of Ottawa.
The proposed project must involve restoration of the property's original heritage character, prioritizing character-defining attributes if individually designated.
For properties within a heritage conservation district, only contributing properties (Category 1, 2, or 3, or Grade I) are eligible.

Who is eligible?

Owners of small-scale designated heritage buildings located in Ottawa
Owners of large-scale designated heritage buildings located in Ottawa

Who is not eligible

Government and public agencies, including municipal (City of Ottawa), federal, provincial governments, and school boards.
Crown corporations.
Foreign embassies.
Owners of non-contributing (Category 4) buildings in Heritage Conservation Districts.

Eligible expenses

Restoration and repointing of exterior brick masonry
Restoration of original porches
Restoration of original windows

Eligible geographic areas

City of Ottawa

How to apply

Check property eligibility

Ensure your property is designated under Part IV or Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act
Confirm your property is located within the City of Ottawa
Verify eligibility based on property category and ownership

Define eligible restoration project

Identify restoration work that restores the original heritage character
Ensure work meets eligible project criteria (e.g., masonry, porch, windows)
Verify compliance with relevant standards and guidelines

Prepare application requirements

Maintain required insurance coverage based on property scale
Gather all supporting documents, quotes, and project details
Review heritage standards and guidelines relevant to your project

Submit application form

Complete the application form
Attach all required supporting documents
Submit the application to the City of Ottawa before the deadline

Wait for application review

Await review and decision by heritage staff
Respond promptly to any requests for additional information

Carry out restoration work

Upon approval, complete all restoration work as described in the application
Ensure the work complies with City standards and heritage guidelines

Finalize payment process

Submit proof of payment and completion to heritage staff
Arrange for inspection of completed work
Grant payment processed within 60 days of approval

Additional information

Applications are accepted from October 6 to November 28, 2025 for the 2026 funding cycle.
Heritage projects must adhere to the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.
Restoration contractors' lists are available but not endorsed by the City.
Grants are processed after completion and inspection of the work, with payment issued within 60 days.

Contacts

avery.marshall@ottawa.ca

613-580-2424

Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Property Grant Program - Matching grant. 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.