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Source verified August 8, 2026
Tile Loan Program
Loans for agricultural tile drainage projects
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Tile Loan Program provides loans to agricultural property owners in Ontario to help finance tile drainage projects. Eligible work includes installing tile drainage systems beneath agricultural land to drain excess water from the crop root zone.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Installing tile drainage systems on agricultural land
Documents Needed
- Tile Loan Application Form 6
- For applications submitted directly to OMAFA in areas without municipal organization: a certified copy of the abstract from the Registry Office showing the registered owner(s) of the property and all registered encumbrances, a copy of the registered deed to the present registered owner(s), tax certificates showing the Provincial Land Tax has been paid, execution certificates showing there are no outstanding judgements or orders against the present registered owner(s), an up-to-date statement of the outstanding balance of any mortgage or lien registered on the property and confirmation that the mortgage or lien is in good standing, and a copy of any existing survey or sketch of the lands, if available
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural property owners.
Who is not eligible
- Farmers wishing to use the program for rented farmland without arrangements with the property owner.
Eligible expenses
- Tile drainage work costs on agricultural land.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
- Costs not related to tile drainage, including removing tree stumps, cleaning up fence lines and land levelling
- Costs incurred off the applicant’s property
- Rebates and refunds, including discounts received for volume purchases of tile or for early payment
- Work performed by an unlicensed contractor
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Contact your municipality to obtain the Tile Loan Application Form 6 and submit the completed form to the municipal council before any tile installation begins.
- If the property is located in an area of the province without municipal organization, contact OMAFA to obtain a tile loan application and submit the completed form to the OMAFA Economic Business Advisor before any tile installation begins.
Processing and Agreement
- The municipal council reviews and approves the application when the property is in a municipality.
- After approval, the owner hires a licensed tile drainage contractor or completes the work themselves.
- The municipal drainage inspector inspects the work to confirm it matches the loan application description.
- The municipality prepares monthly loan documents and sends them to the MAAAO; after processing, the MAAAO pays the municipality, which distributes the funds.
- The municipality collects annual repayments and remits them to the MAAAO for the duration of the loan.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tile Loan Program Program
What is the Tile Loan Program?
The Tile Loan Program provides loans to agricultural property owners in Ontario to help finance tile drainage projects. Eligible work includes installing tile drainage systems beneath agricultural land to drain excess water from the crop root zone.
How much funding can be received?
Tile Loan Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Tile Loan Program program?
To be eligible for the Tile Loan Program program, you must:
The applicant must be an agricultural property owner.
The project must involve tile drainage work on agricultural land.
What expenses are eligible under Tile Loan Program?
Installing tile drainage systems on agricultural land
Who can I contact for more information about the Tile Loan Program?
You can contact Township of Severn by email at ag.info.omafa@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-877-424-1300.
Where is the Tile Loan Program available?
The Tile Loan Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tile Loan Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tile Loan Program is a Loans and Capital investments