The Residential Infill Grant is a short-term stimulus for new construction or reconstruction residential projects to increase the vibrancy of core neighbourhoods through infill development.
Infill refers to the development of vacant or under-utilized parcels within existing commercial, industrial, or residential areas already served by utilities infrastructure, and that have a total developable land inventory comprising less than 10% of the existing base. This grant is only applicable to properties within the Residential Infill Area as identified in Policy 357. Please refer to the map below.
This is a$15,000 grant per infill lot for new construction or reconstruction projects.
Fees and Timelines
Applications are open July 28, 2021 and are available until 4:00 PM, December 30, 2022. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and will be accepted until funds are fully assigned or the program is closed.
Application Requirements
For the project to be eligible, it must be a new construction or reconstruction of a single detached dwelling, duplex or multi-attached dwelling within the eligible residential infill area with a minimum construction value of $200,000. No construction can be performed prior to signing a Reimbursement Agreement with the City.
Submission Information
- Contact the Program Coordinator to discuss your project, assess your eligibility and review the application process.
- Prepare an application ensuring the project will comply with all permit requirements, Provincial Building Codes, applicable statutory plans, City’s Land Use Bylaw C-1260 and all other relevant Bylaws.
- Submit a completed application to the Program Coordinator via email to: businessincentives@cityofgp.com
Questions
Any questions or inquiries can be made to the Program Coordinator at businessincentives@cityofgp.com or 780-513-5240.