The Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan (CIP) offers financial incentives to stimulate private sector investment and revitalization.
Halton Hills' CIP programs are designed to drive economic development and related priorities in the community including: Main Street Revitalization, Affordable Housing, Brownfield Redevelopment, Agri-Business, Heritage, Climate Change and Accessibility.
The Town's Economic Development division is currently accepting CIP Applications. Applications are accepted based on eligibility and available funding. See below an overview of available programs offered through the CIP.
Facade Improvement Grant |
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Building and Property Renovation Program |
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Agricultural Building Renovation Grant Program |
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Commercial Property Accessibility and Energy Efficiency Enhancement Program |
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Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Grant Program |
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Multi-stream Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) Program |
Stream A. Brownfields (Town-wide), 50% of municipal property tax increment or 10 years or dollar limit of eligible costs, whichever is reached first. Stream B. Downtown Commercial, 50% of municipal property tax increment or 10 years or dollar limit of eligible costs, whichever is reached first. Stream C. Affordable Rental Housing (Town-wide) ,100% of municipal property tax increment or 10 years or dollar limit of eligible costs, whichever is reached first Stream D. Employment Areas (including eligible office development in the Premier Gateway) 50% of municipal property tax increment or 10 years or dollar limit of eligible costs, whichever is reached first Fill out the CIP Inquiry Form to determine eligibility for this program
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Planning Fees and Building Permit Grant |
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Non-residential Development Charge (DC) Deferral Program – Interest Grant |
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Affordable Housing Development Charge (DC) Related Program |
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For full eligibility, guidelines, and program details click here.
How to Apply:
Please note: proposed projects can not be in progress at the time of CIP Application. All purposed projects must have an intended start date after CIP Application has been approved.
Questions about the CIP Application process? Reach out to the Economic Development staff.
- Review CIP available programs to determine interest and property eligibility.
- Fill out the CIP Inquiry Form below and Economic Development staff will respond within 5 business days. CIP Inquiry Form
- Economic Development staff will reach out to schedule a virtual call or site visit to determine program eligibility and gain project insight.
- If eligible, Economic Development staff will provide Applicant CIP Application link via email along with the CIP Sworn Declaration to sign and include in Application.
- Applicant submits CIP Application via online portal.
- CIP Application is reviewed by Town CIP Committee within 3 - 5 weeks.
- Upon CIP Application approval, CIP Agreement is sent to Applicant to review, sign, and return via electronic signature platform.
- Application process is completed and work can begin on proposed project.
- Applicant informs Economic Development staff that project is completed and submits final invoices.
- Town CIP Committee reviews completed project documents and executes a site visit (if needed). Town issues payment for funding in accordance with CIP Agreement.
- *Eligible for Façade Improvement, Building and Renovation, Agricultural Building and Renovation, and Commercial Property Accessibility and Energy Efficiency Enhancement programs - Economic Development staff schedules cheque presentation and site visit with elected officials.*