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The Municipal Fee Rebate applies to all Multi-Unit Residential developments as defined in Policy 357. This incentive is for new residential construction, reconstruction, or development projects to stimulate local employment. Builders, Developers, Investors - Connect with us today!

For the purpose of this incentive, a Multi-Unit Residential development is defined as a residential building containing two (2) or more dwelling units, including a duplex, secondary suite, semi-detached dwelling, multi-attached dwelling, apartment building, or mixed-use apartment building as defined in the City’s Land Use Bylaw C-1260.    

Program Funding 

As per Policy 357 Development Incentives and Grants Program, eligible Multi-Unit Residential Projects may apply for the Municipal Fee Rebate grant. New Multi Unit Residential Projects, resulting in a minimum of two (2) new dwelling units on a single property are eligible for a grant equal to the City imposed portions of all Inspection Services Permit Fees, Engineering Services Fees and Planning & Development Fees.

• In the case of Mixed-Use Apartment Buildings, residential uses must equal greater than 75% of the building’s total square footage.
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment Fees as outlined in the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw C-1395, may be rebated one hundred percent (100%) for an approved application and fifty percent (50%) for applications not approved.
• Renovations or additions may qualify under this program where the project results in a minimum of two (2) Dwelling Unit on a single property, with a minimum increase of one (1) new Dwelling Unit.
• Amounts remitted to other levels of government, charged as a result of a penalty or relating to construction not approved under this Policy remain payable.
• Please refer to Policy 357 Development Incentives and Grants Program for full program details.

To be eligible for reimbursement, no development, as defined in the Land Use Bylaw C-1260, 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. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the Eligibility Criteria below prior to submitting an application.