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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 12,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ontario Renovates provides support for essential home repairs and accessibility improvements. The program offers up to $12,000 in financial assistance, including approved accessibility and administrative costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 12,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Location
- Cornwall
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Essential home repair projects.
- Home accessibility improvement projects.
Documents Needed
- Proof of residency at the property
- Property deed, transfer, or charge
- 2023 Income Tax Notice of Assessment
- Home insurance documents
- Property value assessment and up-to-date municipal taxes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners in Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
- Low-to-moderate income households.
- Owners of eligible single-family, semi-detached, townhouse/row house, or mobile homes on owned land.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants whose work has already started.
- Owners seeking cosmetic repairs or general maintenance only.
- Mobile home owners on leased land.
Eligible expenses
- Essential home repairs, including heating systems, doors and windows, roofs, electrical work for health and safety, foundation, insulation, septic systems, and wells.
- Accessibility modifications for the home.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work that has already started before approval.
- Cosmetic repairs.
- General maintenance.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Cornwall
- United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Work started before approval is not considered.
- Eligible applications are assessed against program requirements.
- Only approved work can proceed.
Additional information
- Applications for 2026 are not yet open.
- Only one application is allowed per household under the program.
- The loan is fully forgivable over 10 years if ownership and occupancy conditions are met.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Renovates Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Renovates. 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 Ontario Renovates?
Ontario Renovates provides support for essential home repairs and accessibility improvements. The program offers up to $12,000 in financial assistance, including approved accessibility and administrative costs.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Renovates Funds up to $12,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Renovates program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Renovates program, you must:
Homeowners aged 18+.
Primary residence in the program area.
Household income and home value limits apply.
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Renovates?
Essential home repair projects.
Home accessibility improvement projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Renovates?
You can contact City of Cornwall by email at humanservices@cornwall.ca or by phone at 613-933-6282.
Where is the Ontario Renovates available?
The Ontario Renovates program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Renovates a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Renovates is a Grant and Funding