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North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs

Downtown revitalization funding for property improvements
Last Update: May 15, 2026
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Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

This program supports downtown revitalization in North Perth through financial incentives for eligible property improvement projects. Maximum support varies by program, including grants, rebates, and tax-equivalent assistance for rehabilitation, housing, façade, landscape, and development-related costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
  • 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

  • Downtown building rehabilitation and redevelopment
  • Upper-floor residential rehabilitation and conversion to housing
  • Commercial building and façade improvements
  • Commercial landscape improvements
  • Development, redevelopment, construction, and reconstruction projects in downtown areas

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form
  • Project specifications, plans, drawings, and studies
  • Photos of the existing building condition
  • Past or historical photos and/or drawings
  • Two contractor cost estimates for eligible work

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Property owners in the designated downtown areas
  • Tenants or agents with written owner consent
  • Owners of commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and residential properties eligible under the program

Who is not eligible

  • Applicants for properties outside the designated downtown project areas
  • Applicants without written owner consent, where required
  • Property owners with outstanding tax arrears
  • Projects that have already started before application submission

Eligible expenses

  • Building rehabilitation and redevelopment costs
  • Residential unit rehabilitation and conversion costs
  • Commercial façade and building improvement costs
  • Landscape improvement costs
  • Planning application fees, building permit fees, and development charges

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Projects outside the designated Downtown Community Improvement Project Areas
  • Applications submitted after work has started
  • Costs above the eligible project cost
  • Additional incentive programs for applicants under the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Program

Eligible geographic areas

  • North Perth
  • Listowel
  • Atwood
  • Monkton

Processing and Agreement

  • Applicants are encouraged to have a pre-consultation meeting before applying.
  • The Municipal Community Improvement Committee reviews the application and supporting documents.
  • Incomplete applications are identified and the applicant is notified.
  • Complete applications are recommended to Council, unless authority has been delegated.
  • If approved, a program agreement may be required before funding is paid.

Additional information

  • The Municipality may require a Financial Incentive Program Agreement.
  • Applications may be reviewed and evaluated by the Municipal Community Improvement Committee.
  • Approved projects may be inspected, and final costs may be audited at the owner's expense.
  • Applicants must declare any other funding or incentives at the time of application.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial 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 North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs?

This program supports downtown revitalization in North Perth through financial incentives for eligible property improvement projects. Maximum support varies by program, including grants, rebates, and tax-equivalent assistance for rehabilitation, housing, façade, landscape, and development-related costs.

How much funding can be received?

North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs program?

To be eligible for the North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs program, you must: Property in a designated downtown area. Project must meet municipal design criteria. Owner or authorized tenant/agent may apply.

What expenses are eligible under North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs?

Downtown building rehabilitation and redevelopment Upper-floor residential rehabilitation and conversion to housing Commercial building and façade improvements Commercial landscape improvements Development, redevelopment, construction, and reconstruction projects in downtown areas

Who can I contact for more information about the North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs?

You can contact Municipality of North Perth by email at none or by phone at none.

Where is the North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs available?

The North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?

North Perth Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs is a Grant and Funding