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Community Improvement Plan

This application form is related to financial incentive programs under the County of Brant’s Community Improvement Plans. The County administers three Community Improvement Plans: Downtown Paris, Downtown Burford and Downtown St. George.

Under these three Plans, the County is able to provide grants for certain types of private property improvement projects. Only certain types of works and certain properties in the County are eligible. The property owner must have no outstanding tax arrears and must be in good standing with regard to taxation at the time of application and throughout the duration of the incentive benefit period as identified within the Downtown Areas Community Improvement Plan.

Please ensure your eligibility with the County of Brant Economic Development Division prior to filling out this application form.
T. 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268)
E. invest@brant.ca

This application form consists of the following sections:

Section A requests information about the applicant, contact information and information about the ownership of the property.
Section B requests information regarding the current use of the property, such as the heritage designation.
Section C requests information about your proposed improvement project. Only certain projects will be eligible for a grant, and the County can advise on this. Furthermore, projects will be required to meet certain design requirements (e.g., certain building materials). The County will help you understand eligibility and applicable design requirements.
Section D asks a series of questions to help confirm your eligibility to apply for grants. Generally, a project that has already commenced is not eligible for a grant. Only certain properties are eligible and the County can help you answer the questions.
Section E asks which grant programs you would like to apply for. The programs may be combined. For example, an applicant making improvements to the façade and the business sign may be eligible to apply for the Façade Improvement Grant and Signage Improvement Grant. However, the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant program cannot be combined with any other program.
Section F requests information about the cost of your improvement project (supplies, labour, contractors). In most cases the County will require two quotes for the work, but one quote may be acceptable in some cases.
Section G is the declaration and signature of the applicant. If the applicant is a tenant, the owner must also sign.
Section H provides instructions for submitting the application to the County

Section A - Applicant Information

Applicant Name:

Applicant Address:

Applicant Telephone Number:

Applicant Email:

The applicant is:

The registered owner

A tenant

An agent authorized by the owner or tenant

If the Applicant is a tenant or an agent, please complete the following:

Name of Owner:

Address of Owner:

Telephone Number of Owner:

Email of Owner:

Section B - Description of your Property or Unit

Please indicate the applicable community:

Burford

Paris

St. George

Please indicate the location of the property or unit subject to this application.

Street Address:

Municipality:

Legal Description:

Roll Number:

Describe the current (existing) use(s) of the subject property, and list the buildings and structures on your property. Please describe the condition of buildings and structures.

Please indicate if there is any known heritage designation that is applicable to your property (i.e., designation under the Ontario Heritage Act).

Is your property a corner lot (located at an intersection of two roads)?

Yes

If Yes, please indicate the names of the two streets that the subject property fronts onto:

Does the property or building have frontage on / back onto the Grand River?

Yes

Section C - Description of your Project

Please describe your proposed improvement project:

Have you recently completed or started any improvement works to your property? Please describe any recent work that was completed or is underway

Section D - Eligibility

Have you discussed your application with the County (i.e., have you arranged for a preapplication consultation meeting?) Note: A meeting with the County may be required for your application to be accepted.

Yes

If Yes, please indicate the date and the name of the person(s) you met with:

Is your property or unit located within the designated currently designated Community Improvement Project Area? Note: Your property must be within the current Community Improvement Project Area in order to be eligible for financial incentives.

Yes

Have you previously applied for a Community Improvement Plan financial incentive?

Yes

If you answered yes to (5) above, please explain your previous financial incentive application and how it relates to this financial incentive application.

Are any other approvals required in relation to your project? For example, is a building permit, minor variance/rezoning, Official Plan Amendment, Site Plan, or permit from the Grand River Conservation Authority required?

Yes

If you answered yes to (7), please list the required approvals for your project using the space below. Please indicate the status of the approvals (for example, “application submitted”, “not submitted”, or “approval received”)

Section E - Incentive Programs

Please check which programs you are applying for. Each program is associated with specific eligibility criteria. Applicants are encouraged to apply for more than one program if they are eligible to do so. The tax increment equivalent grant program cannot be combined with any other grant.

Façade Improvement Grant

I want to apply for a grant up to $10,000, or up to 50% of the eligible costs of my façade/building improvement project. A grant of up to $12,500 or 50% of eligible costs is available for corner lots. A grant of up to $15,000 or 50% of eligible costs is available for properties backing onto the Grand River.

Signage Improvement Grant

I want to apply for a grant up to $3,000 or 50% of the eligible costs of my signage improvement project.

Downtown Housing Improvement Grant

I want to apply for a grant up to $10,000 or 50% of costs per unit of my downtown housing improvement project (Maximum grant value of $30,000 for three units)

Property and private parking area improvement grant

I want to apply for a grant up to $5,000 or 50% of the eligible costs of my property or parking area improvement project.

Planning and building application fee grant

My project requires a building permit and/or planning approval(s) and I want to apply for a rebate on the fees that I will pay (maximum of $10,000).

Adaptive Commercial Reuse Grant

I am undertaking interior renovations for a commercial property (e.g., Building Code compliance) and I want to apply for a grant of up to $15,000 or 50% of eligible costs.

Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Program

My municipal taxes are anticipated to increase as a result of my project, and I want to apply to be considered for a rebate that is equal to all or a portion of the increase in my taxes.(Note: this grant cannot be combined with any other grant)

Brownfield Study Grant

I am completing studies related to site contamination and I would like to apply for a grant of up to $15,000 or 50% or eligible costs.

Brownfield Property Tax Assistance Grant

I have completed a Phase II Environmental Site assessment and am applying for my property taxes to be deferred/cancelled during the rehabilitation or redevelopment period.

Section F - Project Costs

Please detail all project costs. The estimated costs should be based on quotes from contractors and vendors. Applicants are generally required to obtain at least two quotes per the Community Improvement Plan.

Please upload quotes, pictures and other requirements here.

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Section G - Declaration of Applicant

Applicant Acknowledgement:

By checking this box, I declare the information contained in this application, attached supporting materials and documentation, is true to the best of my knowledge. If the owner is a corporation or partnership, I have the authority to bind the corporation or partnership.

Applicant Signature

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Section H - Submission and Contact

The County of Brant Economic Development Division will contact the applicant upon submission of this application.

The County of Brant staff will indicate which supporting materials are required for your application.

Your completed application, with all required supporting materials as confirmed by the County of Brant, may be submitted electronically or in person at any of the County of Brant Customer Service offices or mailed/couriered.

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