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Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan
Financial support for office growth and downtown renewal
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Overview
This program offers financial support for office development and downtown revitalization in Richmond Hill. It funds new office projects, building renovations, and façade, landscaping, and signage improvements in designated areas.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Richmond Hill
- 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
- New office development.
- Office intensification in existing buildings or mixed-use projects.
- Adaptive reuse of buildings for office use.
- Downtown façade, landscaping, and signage improvements.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Site plan or floor plans
- Estimated renovation or development costs
- Two quotes from qualified professionals
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Assessed property owners
- Tenants with owner consent
- Office developers and investors
- Private-sector property owners
Who is not eligible
- Properties outside the Community Improvement Project Area.
- Applicants not in good standing with the Town.
- Applicants with unresolved municipal arrears or litigation.
Eligible expenses
- Site development and infrastructure work for new office construction.
- Building rehabilitation, renovation, retrofit, and interior works.
- Professional fees, including design, engineering, legal, and insurance.
- Façade, signage, landscaping, lighting, and patio improvements.
- Building system upgrades and code compliance costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction financing costs.
- Long-term debt financing principal and interest.
- General tenant fit-up and systems upgrades for existing uses.
- Retroactive costs incurred before CIP adoption.
Eligible geographic areas
- Richmond Hill Community Improvement Project Area
- Downtown Local Centre
- Oak Ridges Local Centre
- Newkirk Employment Area
- Beaver Creek Employment Area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Town staff and Council.
- Approval is based on project merit and available funding.
- Applicants may need to enter into a funding agreement.
- Funding may be terminated if program conditions are not met.
Additional information
- Council has discretion over funding decisions.
- Applications are reviewed based on the merits of each project.
- Funding may be limited if similar support was received elsewhere.
- A separate CIP agreement may be required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre 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 Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan?
This program offers financial support for office development and downtown revitalization in Richmond Hill. It funds new office projects, building renovations, and façade, landscaping, and signage improvements in designated areas.
How much funding can be received?
Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Property must be in the CIPA.
Project must comply with Town planning policies.
Applicant must be the owner or authorized tenant.
What expenses are eligible under Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan?
New office development.
Office intensification in existing buildings or mixed-use projects.
Adaptive reuse of buildings for office use.
Downtown façade, landscaping, and signage improvements.
Who can I contact for more information about the Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact City of Richmond Hill by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan available?
The Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding