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Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant
Supports brownfield redevelopment in Niagara Falls
Funding available
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Closed
Location
Niagara Falls, Canada
Overview
The Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant offers an annual reimbursement of 100% of the municipal tax increment for up to five years to registered property owners or authorized tenants in Niagara Falls. It supports brownfield redevelopment through remediation, environmental studies, contaminated soil removal, clean fill, demolition, and on-site or off-site infrastructure upgrades.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Niagara Falls
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
- Development, redevelopment, or rehabilitation of brownfield sites
- Projects that reduce the concentration of contaminants enough to permit a Record of Site Condition to be filed
Documents Needed
- Application Form
- Proof of Ownership or written authorization from the registered owner
- Incorporation documents for Corporate Applicants
- Survey or Site Plan
- Architectural drawings/design plans showing existing building, proposed building, façade and property improvements and interior layout drawings, prepared by a qualified professional; all available completed environmental studies; detailed work plan and cost estimate prepared by a qualified person
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered property owners
- Authorized tenants
Eligible expenses
- Phase II ESAs, Designated Substances and Hazardous Materials Survey, Remedial Work Plans, and Risk Assessment/Risk Management Plans not covered by the Brownfield Environmental Study Grant Program
- Environmental remediation, including the costs of preparing an RSC; removal of contaminated soil; placing and grading of clean fill; environmental and/or engineering controls/works; and environmental insurance premiums
- Demolishing buildings to prepare the site for development or redevelopment approved by the City
- Upgrading on-site infrastructure, including water services, sanitary sewers, and stormwater management facilities, including low impact development
- Constructing or upgrading off-site infrastructure, including roads, water services, sanitary sewers, stormwater management facilities, electrical utilities, and gas utilities, where required to permit remediation, rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Personal property, inventory, and land purchase costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA)
How to apply
- Contact City staff to schedule a pre-application consultation to determine eligibility.
- Submit a complete application with all supporting documentation.
- Submit the complete application during one of the intake periods: Spring Intake (April 1 – May 31), Summer Intake (July 2 – August 31), or Winter Intake (November 1 – December 31).
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and deemed complete by City staff, and additional materials may be requested during the internal circulation period.
- Approved applicants must enter into a written agreement with the municipality before financial assistance is issued.
- The agreement is registered on title.
- The grant amount is recalculated each year based on the tax increment for that year.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant Program
What is the Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant?
The Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant offers an annual reimbursement of 100% of the municipal tax increment for up to five years to registered property owners or authorized tenants in Niagara Falls. It supports brownfield redevelopment through remediation, environmental studies, contaminated soil removal, clean fill, demolition, and on-site or off-site infrastructure upgrades.
How much funding can be received?
Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant program?
To be eligible for the Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant program, you must:
The property must be a brownfield site within the Community Improvement Project Area.
The project must be a development, redevelopment, or rehabilitation project that increases the assessed value and taxes on the property.
The project must reduce contamination enough to permit a Record of Site Condition to be filed.
What expenses are eligible under Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant?
Development, redevelopment, or rehabilitation of brownfield sites
Projects that reduce the concentration of contaminants enough to permit a Record of Site Condition to be filed
Where is the Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant available?
The Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant?
Niagara Falls Brownfield Tax Increment Grant is funded by City of Niagara Falls