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Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Funding for downtown redevelopment and property upgrades
Funding available
$ 60,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Port Hope’s Community Improvement Plan offers 50% grants and other incentives to property owners and business owners within the Downtown CIP Area to support downtown revitalization and redevelopment. Funding covers signage, urban design studies, façade and building improvements, upper storey conversions, brownfield remediation, tax relief, and permit fees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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 signage improvements.
- Façade restoration and improvement.
- Building and property upgrades.
- Upper storey conversions to residential, live-work, or studio space.
- Brownfield remediation and redevelopment.
Documents Needed
- CIP Pre-Application Form
- Sign Permit
- Building Permit
- Heritage Permit Application
- Road Occupancy Permit
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners within the Downtown CIP Area.
- Business owners within the Downtown CIP Area.
Eligible expenses
- Urban design studies, professional architectural and design drawing(s), and heritage impact assessments.
- Front, side and rear façade improvement and restoration works.
- Interior and exterior building works.
- Exterior property improvements such as landscaping and paving.
- Planning and development application fees, demolition fees, building permit fees, and other permit fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown CIP Area, Port Hope
Selection criteria
- For the Tax Increment Grant Program and the Development Charge Grant Program, projects must meet the Municipality’s minimum performance requirements for a catalytic project, and Council will determine whether the project meets this requirement.
How to apply
- Contact the Economic Development Coordinator by email to discuss your proposed project.
- Complete and submit the CIP Pre-Application Form.
- For the Downtown Heritage Signage Program, complete and submit the CIP Pre-Application Form, the Sign Permit, the Building Permit, the Heritage Permit Application, and the Road Occupancy Permit.
- Once all permitting has been issued and approval has been given by Council or Designate, proposed work may commence.
- After completion, submit proof of payment and the approved grant amount will be disbursed by cheque.
Processing and Agreement
- For the Downtown Heritage Signage Program, once the CIP Pre-Application is approved, you can move forward with the permits below.
- Once all permitting has been issued and approval has been given by Council or Designate, proposed work may commence.
- After completion, proof of payment may be submitted.
- A cheque totaling the approved grant amount will be disbursed.
Additional information
- Multiple CIP incentives can be stacked, except the Tax Increment Grant Program and the Development Charge Grant Program.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- For the Downtown Heritage Signage Program, permits must be in place before work starts.
- For some programs, Council or a designate must approve the project before work can proceed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program
What is the Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
Port Hope’s Community Improvement Plan offers 50% grants and other incentives to property owners and business owners within the Downtown CIP Area to support downtown revitalization and redevelopment. Funding covers signage, urban design studies, façade and building improvements, upper storey conversions, brownfield remediation, tax relief, and permit fees.
How much funding can be received?
Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $60,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program?
To be eligible for the Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program, you must:
The applicant must be a property owner or have explicit permission from the property owner.
The property must be a commercial property within the Downtown CIP Area.
The project must not have been started before the building permit is applied for.
What expenses are eligible under Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
Downtown signage improvements.
Façade restoration and improvement.
Building and property upgrades.
Upper storey conversions to residential, live-work, or studio space.
Brownfield remediation and redevelopment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?
You can contact Municipality of Port Hope by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP) available?
The Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Port Hope Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a Grant and Funding