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Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant
Supports development and property improvement costs
Record updated
- Funding available
- $ 4,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
The Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant supports development and property improvements by covering part of eligible planning and permit fees. It can help with development application fees and building permit fees for approved works linked to other Community Improvement Plan incentives.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $4,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered property owners
- Tenants with written owner permission
- Businesses with projects in CIP incentive areas
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose planning or building approvals are not successful
- Projects not related to another approved CIP incentive
- Applicants without property ownership or written owner permission
Eligible expenses
- Planning application fees for eligible development approvals
- Building permit fees for eligible works
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications not approved by the Planning or Building Departments
- Applications not tied to another CIP incentive
- Costs incurred before application approval
Eligible geographic areas
- Properties in Norfolk County Community Improvement Plan areas
Activities funded
- Development projects associated with approved Community Improvement Plan incentives
- Property improvement projects within the Community Improvement Project Area
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the Community Improvement Plan application form.
- Gather drawings, plans, and supporting cost estimates.
- Obtain owner authorization if applying through an agent.
- Step 2: Submit to Norfolk County
- Submit the completed application and supporting documents to Norfolk County for review.
- Provide the details required for the related CIP incentive project.
- Step 3: Review and approval
- Norfolk County staff review the application for completeness.
- For most incentives, the Director of Strategic Innovation and Economic Development reviews and approves the application.
- For the Brownfield Tax Increment Grant, Council makes the decision.
- Step 4: Grant payment
- Grant payment is initiated after Planning approval or once the building permit is issued.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Drawings and/or plans
- At least two cost estimates
- Supporting reports or justifications
- Owner authorization, if applying as an agent
Selection criteria
- Alignment with CIP objectives
- Community impact, including job creation and capital investment
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Norfolk County staff after submission.
- For most incentives, the Director of Strategic Innovation and Economic Development reviews and approves the application.
- For the Brownfield Tax Increment Grant, approval is decided by Council.
- The applicant is notified of the review timeline for Council consideration where applicable.
- Funding is initiated after Planning approval or after the building permit is issued.
Additional information
- Applicants must enter an agreement with Norfolk County before funding is paid.
- The grant is not retroactive for work started before approval.
- Public disclosure of the grant and project details is required.
Contacts
Official sources
Official page
Community Improvement Plan GrantsApplication portal
Norfolk County CIP application form
Frequently Asked Questions about the Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant Program
What is the Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant?
The Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant supports development and property improvements by covering part of eligible planning and permit fees. It can help with development application fees and building permit fees for approved works linked to other Community Improvement Plan incentives.
How much funding can be received?
Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $4,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant program?
To be eligible for the Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant program, you must:
Property in a CIP area
Linked to another CIP incentive
Owner or authorized tenant applicant
What expenses are eligible under Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant?
Planning application fees for eligible development approvals
Building permit fees for eligible works
Who can I contact for more information about the Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant?
You can contact Norfolk County or by phone at 519-426-5870.
Where is the Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant available?
The Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant program is available across Canada.
Is the Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Norfolk County Planning Application Fee and Building Permit Fee Grant is a Grant and Funding