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Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant
Funding for commercial property improvements in Quinte West
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : August 17, 2026
- Closing date : October 12, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program supports commercial property improvement and redevelopment in Quinte West through several incentive streams. It can provide up to 75% of the Municipal Property Tax Increment, as well as support for façade, signage, permit fees, renovations, and accessibility improvements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : August 17, 2026
- Closing date : October 12, 2026
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
- Commercial property façade and signage improvements
- Commercial building renovations and expansions
- Accessibility improvements for ground floor or upper-storey units
- Redevelopment projects that align with City strategic priorities
Documents Needed
- Completed Intent to Apply form
- Completed CIP application form
- Required quotes for the proposed work
- Image of the proposed work area
- Required drawings and supporting documents for the incentive
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Business owners
- Property owners
- Commercial tourism operators in the City of Quinte West
Who is not eligible
- Residential properties
- Projects involving events or activities
- Applicants with property tax arrears, by-law default, or ongoing litigation with the City
Eligible expenses
- Façade and signage improvement costs
- Eligible planning fees and building permit fees
- Commercial building renovation costs
- Accessibility improvement costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Events and activities
- Work started before official approval
- Retroactive support for completed or underway projects
Eligible geographic areas
- CIP Priority Area in the City of Quinte West
- City of Quinte West
- Downtown and Commercial areas
- Non-urban tourism-related use areas across the city
- Hotel development areas across the city
Selection criteria
- Alignment with City strategic priorities
- Eligibility under the chosen incentive stream
- Review and deliberation by the Review and Evaluation Committee
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit Intent to Apply
- Complete the Intent to Apply form during an intake period.
- Provide applicant information and a general project description.
- Step 2: Receive Application Access
- Wait for internal review of the Intent to Apply form.
- If eligible, receive the full CIP application form.
- Step 3: Prepare Full Application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather required quotes, images, drawings, and any other incentive-specific documents.
- Step 4: Submit for Review
- Submit the full and complete application during the designated intake period.
- City staff review the application and arrange a meeting with the Review and Evaluation Committee if needed.
- Step 5: Receive Decision and Proceed
- Wait for the final decision from City staff.
- If approved, begin the project only after official approval.
- Step 6: Complete Inspection and Payment
- Finish the project and book a Building Department inspection.
- Once approved after inspection, receive the grant by cheque or pick it up at City Hall.
Processing and Agreement
- Intent to Apply is reviewed internally for basic eligibility.
- Eligible applicants receive the full application for submission.
- Applications are reviewed by City staff and the Review and Evaluation Committee.
- The final decision is issued within four weeks of the submission deadline.
- Approved projects can start only after official approval, and payment is released after completion and inspection.
Additional information
- Only one successful application per program per property is allowed during the five-year plan period.
- The program can be stacked with other CIP incentives, except for the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant.
- Projects must be fully completed and inspected before payment is issued.
- Funding is issued by cheque or can be picked up at City Hall.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Program
What is the Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant?
The program supports commercial property improvement and redevelopment in Quinte West through several incentive streams. It can provide up to 75% of the Municipal Property Tax Increment, as well as support for façade, signage, permit fees, renovations, and accessibility improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications will open on August 17, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant program?
To be eligible for the Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant program, you must:
Property must be in the CIP Area.
Project must be for commercial use.
Application must be submitted during intake.
What expenses are eligible under Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant?
Commercial property façade and signage improvements
Commercial building renovations and expansions
Accessibility improvements for ground floor or upper-storey units
Redevelopment projects that align with City strategic priorities
Who can I contact for more information about the Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant?
You can contact City of Quinte West by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant available?
The Quinte West Multi-Stream Comprehensive Tax Increment Equivalent Grant program is available the province of Ontario.