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Town Development Charge Rebate Program
Rebates for qualifying development charge projects
Last Update: May 20, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Milton, Montérégie, Ontario, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Milton
- Montérégie
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- 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
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)
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
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Town Development Charge Rebate Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Town Development Charge Rebate 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 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?
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
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 ext. 2402.
Where is the Town Development Charge Rebate Program available?
The Town Development Charge Rebate Program program is available Montérégie, Ontario.
Is the Town Development Charge Rebate Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Town Development Charge Rebate Program is a Grant and Funding