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Town Development Charge Rebate Program

Rebates for qualifying development charge projects

Record updated

Funding available
$ 40,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Businesses or property owners developing eligible agricultural tourism buildings
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Overview

This program provides a financial incentive for qualifying agricultural tourism and museum developments in Milton. It supports the development, redevelopment, rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse of buildings for these uses, with rebates up to 100% of Town development charges and a maximum of $40,000 per property.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$40,000
Maximum share of project costs
100%
Financing goals
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Milton
  • Montérégie
  • Ontario, Quebec
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Businesses or property owners developing eligible agricultural tourism buildings
  • Non-profit museum applicants

Who is not eligible

  • Projects not related to agricultural tourism or museums
  • Residential uses within agricultural tourism buildings
  • Banquets, weddings, or concerts in agricultural tourism buildings

Eligible expenses

  • Town development charges payable for qualifying projects

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Region development charges
  • Local School Board development charges
  • Banquets, weddings, or concerts within an agricultural tourism building
  • Residential use within an agricultural tourism building

Eligible geographic areas

  • Town of Milton, Ontario

Activities funded

  • Development of agricultural tourism buildings on a bona fide working farm
  • Development of museum buildings for non-profit public use
  • Redevelopment, rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse of buildings for eligible uses

How to apply

  • Step 1: Complete the application form
    • Fill in owner, property, permit, and proposed use information.
    • Provide the amount of Town development charges payable.
  • Step 2: Confirm program acknowledgements
    • Initial the acknowledgement statements on the form.
    • Confirm the project details and required declarations.
  • Step 3: Submit the application to the Town
    • Return the completed form to the Corporation of the Town of Milton.
  • Step 4: Await the decision
    • Town staff will contact the owner to confirm approval or denial.

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form
  • Legal name of the company or owner
  • Contact name, telephone number, and email address
  • Municipal address and legal description of the property
  • Applicable permit number(s) and proposed use of the building(s) or structure(s)

Processing and Agreement

  • The application is reviewed by Town staff for eligibility.
  • Town staff may inspect the property before making a decision.
  • The owner is notified of approval or denial by Town staff.
  • If approved, the rebate is subject to the program terms and conditions.

Additional information

  • The application must include sufficient details about the development and proposed operations.
  • Town staff may inspect the property subject to the application.
  • If the use changes within two years and no longer qualifies, the rebate amount becomes payable to the Town.
  • All outstanding obligations, requests to comply, and tax arrears owed to the Town must be satisfied.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Town Development Charge Rebate Program Program

What is the Town Development Charge Rebate Program?

This program provides a financial incentive for qualifying agricultural tourism and museum developments in Milton. It supports the development, redevelopment, rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse of buildings for these uses, with rebates up to 100% of Town development charges and a maximum of $40,000 per property.

How much funding can be received?

Town Development Charge Rebate Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Town Development Charge Rebate Program program?

To be eligible for the Town Development Charge Rebate Program program, you must: Qualifying agricultural tourism or museum use Building development, redevelopment, or reuse Project must be in Milton

What expenses are eligible under Town Development Charge Rebate Program?

Town development charges payable for qualifying projects

Who can I contact for more information about the Town Development Charge Rebate Program?

You can contact Town of Milton by email at DevelopmentFinance@milton.ca or by phone at (905) 878-7252 x-2402.

Where is the Town Development Charge Rebate Program available?

The Town Development Charge Rebate Program program is available Montérégie, Ontario, Quebec.

Is the Town Development Charge Rebate Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Town Development Charge Rebate Program is a Grant and Funding