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Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan
Financial incentives for Amherstburg development projects
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Town of Amherstburg Community Improvement Plan offers financial incentives for eligible development projects. It supports industrial and commercial investment, including manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, professional services, health care, life sciences, and information technology.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Amherstburg
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- New industrial development or expansion of an existing industrial building
- New commercial development or expansion of an existing commercial building
- Redevelopment and revitalization of underutilized lands in the project area
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Written owner consent, if applicable
- Reports and supporting materials describing the work
- Floor plans or conceptual site plans
- Business plans, estimates, and contracts
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industrial businesses
- Commercial businesses
- Property owners and eligible tenants within the project area
Who is not eligible
- Properties outside the Community Improvement Project Area
- Applicants without the required owner consent when they are not the registered owner
- Projects with outstanding municipal work orders or fees not addressed
Eligible expenses
- Development charge fees
- Building permit fees
- Planning fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work completed before the CIP agreement is signed
- Costs not related to eligible industrial or commercial building projects
- Education taxes and County of Essex property tax portions
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Amherstburg, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the plan’s economic development objectives
- Job creation potential
- Project investment level
- Fit with the targeted sectors and uses
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Gather the required supporting materials describing the work.
- Obtain written owner consent if you are not the registered owner.
- Step 2: Submit to the municipality
- Submit the complete application to the Town before Council approves the incentives.
- Step 3: Municipal review and approval
- Town staff review the application and supporting documents.
- Council makes the final decision on approval.
- Step 4: Sign the agreement
- If approved, enter into an agreement with the municipality.
- The agreement is registered against the property.
Processing and Agreement
- Town staff review the application and supporting materials.
- Council is the sole approval authority.
- If approved, the applicant must sign an agreement with the municipality.
- The agreement is registered against the land and sets the grant terms and duration.
- The municipality may inspect the property and review compliance over time.
Additional information
- A written owner consent may be required if the applicant is not the registered owner.
- Applications must be submitted before Council approves the incentives.
- The municipality may inspect the property and audit eligible costs if needed.
- The program is administered by Town staff and Council is the sole approval authority.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan?
The Town of Amherstburg Community Improvement Plan offers financial incentives for eligible development projects. It supports industrial and commercial investment, including manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, professional services, health care, life sciences, and information technology.
How much funding can be received?
Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
Located in the project area
Eligible industrial or commercial use
Council-approved agreement required
What expenses are eligible under Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan?
New industrial development or expansion of an existing industrial building
New commercial development or expansion of an existing commercial building
Redevelopment and revitalization of underutilized lands in the project area
Who can I contact for more information about the Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact Town of Amherstburg by email at Economic Development or by phone at (519) 736-0012, 2142.
Where is the Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan available?
The Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Town of Amherstburg — Community Improvement Plan is a Grant and Funding