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Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs
Financial support for targeted redevelopment projects
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers financial incentives for development in Port Perry’s targeted improvement areas, with maximum support of up to $15,000 or 75% for planning and building fees, and up to 100% for certain municipal charges. It supports new construction, redevelopment, expansion, and property improvements for eligible commercial, employment, mixed-use, and hotel projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Port Perry
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- New construction
- Redevelopment and intensification
- Building expansion and major renovations
- Property improvements, including façade, signage, accessibility, and energy upgrades
- Hotel development in eligible urban-area locations
Documents Needed
- CIP grant program application form
- Site plan of the proposed development
- Rationale explaining the grant request
- Supporting documents requested by the Township
- Owner authorization, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Assessed property owners
- Tenants with owner consent
- Commercial property owners
- Developers of eligible employment or hotel projects
Who is not eligible
- Owner-occupied residential properties
- Applicants in tax arrears or with outstanding municipal bills
- Applicants in default of Township by-laws
- Applicants involved in ongoing litigation with the Township
- Excluded uses such as self-storage, aggregate transfer sites, and asphalt plants
Eligible expenses
- Planning application fees and building permit fees
- Municipal development charges
- Cash-in-lieu of parkland fees
- Façade, signage, accessibility, and energy retrofit works
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Works started or completed before program approval
- Regional development charges and education development charges
- Studies, legal costs, and tribunal-related fees
- Outside storage, aggregate transfer sites, and asphalt plants
Eligible geographic areas
- Downtown Port Perry CIPA
- Port Perry Employment Area CIPA
- Port Perry urban area for eligible hotel projects
- Township of Scugog
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-consultation with Township staff is required.
- Applications are screened for basic eligibility and completeness.
- Applications are reviewed by the Evaluation Committee, then sent to Council.
- Council makes the final funding decision.
- Approved applicants may need to sign an agreement and provide proof of costs before payment.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by an Evaluation Committee and approved by Council.
- The Township may require a legal agreement for approved assistance.
- Funding is limited to available municipal budget.
- Programs are monitored annually, with reviews in Year 3 and Year 5.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) 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 Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs?
This program offers financial incentives for development in Port Perry’s targeted improvement areas, with maximum support of up to $15,000 or 75% for planning and building fees, and up to 100% for certain municipal charges. It supports new construction, redevelopment, expansion, and property improvements for eligible commercial, employment, mixed-use, and hotel projects.
How much funding can be received?
Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs program?
To be eligible for the Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs program, you must:
Property must be in the CIPA.
Applicant must control the property.
Taxes and municipal bills must be current.
What expenses are eligible under Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs?
New construction
Redevelopment and intensification
Building expansion and major renovations
Property improvements, including façade, signage, accessibility, and energy upgrades
Hotel development in eligible urban-area locations
Who can I contact for more information about the Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs?
You can contact Township of Scugog by email at vhendry@scugog.ca or by phone at 905-985-7346 ext. 100.
Where is the Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs available?
The Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Port Perry Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs is a Grant and Funding