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Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for downtown property improvements
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Richards Landing, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports downtown Richards Landing with financial incentives for private investment and property improvements. It includes support for façade upgrades, accessibility, landscaping and signage, design work, permit fees, housing rehabilitation, and tax increment relief, with maximum funding amounts varying by program.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Public administration
Location
- Richards Landing
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Façade, accessibility, landscaping, and signage improvements
- Site development and building design studies
- Planning and permit-related applications for eligible development
- Conversion of unused space into new residential units in mixed-use buildings
- Building and property improvements within the Richards Landing CIP area
Documents Needed
- Plans
- Estimates
- Contracts
- Reports
- Completed application package and supporting drawings for the selected incentive program
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners within the Richards Landing CIP area
- Property owners and assignees for the tax increment grant
- Applicants with owner consent when not the property owner
Who is not eligible
- Applicants with outstanding work orders, requests to comply, or other Township charges
- Applicants whose property taxes are not in good standing
- Applicants seeking retroactive support for work already started or completed
Eligible expenses
- Façade improvements, accessibility upgrades, landscaping and signage works
- Architectural, engineering, and planning design fees
- Planning and building permit fees
- Eligible costs for residential conversion in mixed-use buildings
- Property tax increment-related costs under the tax increment program
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before application approval
- Retroactive funding
- Projects with tax arrears or outstanding Township charges
Eligible geographic areas
- Richards Landing
- Properties within the designated Community Improvement Project Area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the CIP Committee against the plan policies and program objectives.
- The Committee issues a written decision and reports it to Council.
- If approved, the applicant must enter into an agreement with the Township.
- A site inspection is completed after the work is finished.
- Funding is released only after proof of paid eligible invoices is provided.
Additional information
- Applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Only one application per project is allowed.
- Funding may be combined with other federal or provincial programs, subject to separate approval.
- The Township may discontinue programs, but approved applications remain honoured under existing terms.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan. 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 Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan?
This program supports downtown Richards Landing with financial incentives for private investment and property improvements. It includes support for façade upgrades, accessibility, landscaping and signage, design work, permit fees, housing rehabilitation, and tax increment relief, with maximum funding amounts varying by program.
How much funding can be received?
Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Property within the CIP project area
Application submitted before work starts
Property taxes in good standing
What expenses are eligible under Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan?
Façade, accessibility, landscaping, and signage improvements
Site development and building design studies
Planning and permit-related applications for eligible development
Conversion of unused space into new residential units in mixed-use buildings
Building and property improvements within the Richards Landing CIP area
Where is the Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan available?
The Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan?
Richards Landing Community Improvement Plan is funded by Township of St. Joseph