• Eligibility

  The following requirements must be met by the applicant to be eligible for a grant:

  • Be the property owner(s) or that person’s legal representative
  • Property must be located within the Downtown Incentives Program Boundary
  • Meet additional Application Requirements as specified by the Downtown Incentives Program Review Committee. 
  • To be eligible for reimbursement, no work is to be performed until a Reimbursement Agreement is entered into with the City. Work that has commenced prior to City approval is not eligible for reimbursement
• Fees and Timelines

  Applications are open until the end of the year, or until funding runs out.

• Application Requirements

  Projects are required to meet all legal requirements including those in the Land Use Bylaw, the Downtown Enhancement Plan, Building Codes and any other applicable regulations. Applicants are encouraged to meet with Inspection Services and Development Permitting to determine any permitting requirements.

• What to Submit?

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. Preconstruction Photos – Photos shall show the current site and its context including adjacent structures, roadways, sidewalks, and landscaping.
  3. Site Plan – The plan should indicate all structures and their context including adjacent structures, roadways, sidewalks, and landscaping. 
  4. Project Description – A complete description of the project.
  5. Project Drawings – Drawings should show the proposed design. Construction drawings are acceptable.
  6. Project Quotes – At least two quotes from separate contractors that indicate the Hard Cost of the project. 
     
     (NOTE: Reimbursement will be based on the project’s actual Hard Costs to a maximum of amount as set out in the Reimbursement Agreement- Demolition Grant between the City and the Applicant)
• Resources & Related Documents

  Download Policy 316 Downtown Incentives Program

  Download the Downtown Incentives Program Procedures

  Download the Downtown Incentives Program Guidelines  

  Download the Grant Application Process Flowchart  

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