STEP Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the STEP Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

STEP Program is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the STEP Program?

STEP Program is funded by City of Toronto

Q: Who is eligible for the STEP Program program?

To be eligible for the STEP Program program, you must: • Must own or manage a multi-residential building • Building must have three or more storeys • Building must have been built before 1990

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

You can contact City of Toronto.

Q: Where is the STEP Program available?

The STEP Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: October 28, 2025

Toronto, ON

Supports building owners to enhance efficiency and resident well-being

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Other Support

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Real estate and rental and leasing

Funds Providers

City of Toronto

Program status

Open

Overview

The STEP Program offers no-cost support, including benchmarking and action planning, to owners and property managers of multi-residential buildings (three or more storeys, built before 1990) to improve energy, water, operations, safety, and community outcomes. While the program does not provide direct funding, it helps participants access financing opportunities and recommends measures to reduce utility costs and enhance resident quality of life.

Activities funded

Benchmarking the building's energy, water, and waste performance compared to similar properties.
Developing and implementing action plans to improve utility performance, reduce costs, and increase resident satisfaction.
Participating in peer networks and engaging in workshops, events, or webinars focused on sustainable multi-residential building management.
Adopting best practices for building operations, including utility tracking, emergency preparedness, and resident communication to support sustainability goals.

Eligibility

The property must be a multi-residential building with three or more storeys.
The building must have been constructed before 1990.
The applicant must be the owner or property manager of the eligible building.

Who is eligible?

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

Eligible expenses

No-cost benchmarking of energy, water, and waste performance for multi-residential buildings.
Customized Action Report with recommendations to lower utility costs and improve tenant satisfaction.
Access to peer network, events, webinars, and recognition opportunities (such as case studies).
Follow-up support and access to information on financing opportunities related to recommended improvements.

Eligible geographic areas

Toronto

How to apply

Confirm building eligibility

Verify that your building has three or more storeys
Ensure the building was constructed before 1990

Initiate program contact

Contact the STEP Program to express interest
Request participation details directly from program administrators

Submit building information

Provide information about your building such as age, size, and utility data
Participate in initial benchmarking process with the STEP team

Review action report

Receive a customized Action Report with recommendations for improvement
Review identified opportunities and targets for cost and utility savings

Engage in follow-up support

Participate in follow-up by engaging with STEP advisors
Access peer networking events, webinars, and other program resources

Additional information

No-cost benchmarking includes comparison with over 400 similar buildings in Toronto.
Participants gain access to a peer network, events, webinars, and recognition opportunities.
Customized Action Reports provide building-specific recommendations to improve utility performance and tenant satisfaction.
Participation in the STEP Program does not alter obligations to comply with City of Toronto Property Standards or the Ontario Fire Code.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the STEP Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the STEP Program. 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 STEP Program?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under STEP Program?

Benchmarking the building's energy, water, and waste performance compared to similar properties. Developing and implementing action plans to improve utility performance, reduce costs, and increase resident satisfaction. Participating in peer networks and engaging in workshops, events, or webinars focused on sustainable multi-residential building management. Adopting best practices for building operations, including utility tracking, emergency preparedness, and resident communication to support sustainability goals.