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STEP Program

No-cost support for multi-residential buildings

Offered by
City of Toronto
Official source: toronto.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Owners of multi-residential buildings
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Overview

The STEP Program provides no-cost support to owners and property managers of multi-residential buildings in Toronto to reduce costs and improve living conditions for residents. Eligible properties are three or more storeys with at least seven units and built more than 20 years ago. Support includes benchmarking, Action Reports, financing opportunities, and follow-up support.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Renovate or expand facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Toronto
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

STEP eligibility and program scope updated

The STEP Program now uses a new building-age rule, adds a minimum seven-unit requirement, and expands its performance areas from five to six.

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The STEP Program eligibility rules changed: buildings may now participate if they were constructed more than 20 years ago, replacing the previous before-1990 rule, and eligible properties must be three or more storeys with a minimum of seven units. The program description also now refers to support for improving the living environment for residents, and the building performance scope expands from five key areas to six by adding waste to energy, water, operations, safety, and community.

Official source: toronto.ca
July 9, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Owners of multi-residential buildings
  • Property managers of multi-residential buildings

How to apply

  • Email Tower Renewal at tower@toronto.ca to apply.

Additional information

  • Participation in the STEP Program does not impact obligations to comply with City of Toronto Property Standards and the Ontario Fire Code.

Contacts

tower@toronto.ca

Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions about the STEP Program Program

What is the STEP Program?

The STEP Program provides no-cost support to owners and property managers of multi-residential buildings in Toronto to reduce costs and improve living conditions for residents. Eligible properties are three or more storeys with at least seven units and built more than 20 years ago. Support includes benchmarking, Action Reports, financing opportunities, and follow-up support.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the STEP Program program?

To be eligible for the STEP Program program, you must: The property must be a multi-residential building. The building must have three or more storeys and a minimum of seven units. The building must be constructed more than 20 years ago.

Who can I contact for more information about the STEP Program?

You can contact City of Toronto by email at tower@toronto.ca.

Where is the STEP Program available?

The STEP Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Who are the financial supporters of the STEP Program?

STEP Program is funded by City of Toronto