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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
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.
Contacts
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?
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.
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
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.
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