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Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant
Financial support for commercial property improvements
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 12, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers financial incentives to support commercial property improvements and redevelopment in the City of Quinte West. It can help cover eligible planning fees, building permit fees, renovations, accessibility upgrades, façade and signage improvements, and certain tax increment-based redevelopment projects.
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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 : 7,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- 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 renovation and redevelopment
- Facade and signage improvements
- Accessibility improvements
- Planning and building permit-related work for eligible projects
- Tourism-related space updates and renovations
Documents Needed
- Completed Intent to Apply form
- Completed CIP application form
- Quotes for the proposed work
- Images of the area of proposed work
- Required drawings and other supporting documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Business owners
- Property owners
- Commercial tourism operators in the City of Quinte West
Who is not eligible
- Residential properties
- Applicants in property tax arrears
- Applicants in default of a by-law
- Applicants involved in ongoing litigation with the City
Eligible expenses
- Planning fees related to zoning by-law amendments, site plan approval, minor variance, consent, part lot control exemption, and subdivision/condominium agreement
- Building permit fees
- Physical building improvements, renovations, retrofits, expansions, and accessibility upgrades
- Facade and signage improvement costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Events and activities
- Work started before official application approval
- Retroactive project costs
- Residential properties
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Quinte West
- CIP Priority Area
Processing and Agreement
- Intent to Apply forms are reviewed internally for basic eligibility.
- Eligible applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- City staff review the full application and may meet with the Review and Evaluation Committee.
- Applicants receive the final decision within four weeks of the submission deadline.
- Approved projects can begin only after official approval, and payment is made after completion and inspection.
Additional information
- Applicants must use the Intent to Apply form first.
- Grant support is limited to one successful application per program per property during the plan’s life.
- Projects must not start before official approval.
- Funding is provided after the project is completed and inspected.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant. 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 Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant?
This program offers financial incentives to support commercial property improvements and redevelopment in the City of Quinte West. It can help cover eligible planning fees, building permit fees, renovations, accessibility upgrades, façade and signage improvements, and certain tax increment-based redevelopment projects.
How much funding can be received?
Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant program?
To be eligible for the Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant program, you must:
Property in the CIP Area
Commercial or tourism-related use
Meets zoning requirements
What expenses are eligible under Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant?
Commercial property renovation and redevelopment
Facade and signage improvements
Accessibility improvements
Planning and building permit-related work for eligible projects
Tourism-related space updates and renovations
Who can I contact for more information about the Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant?
You can contact City of Quinte West by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant available?
The Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Quinte West Planning Fees and Building Permits Grant is a Grant and Funding