Community Improvement Plan
Community Improvement Plan
The Municipality of Leamington offers Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant funding to assist building and business owners with building and façade improvements. The CIP aims to revitalize uptown Leamington through the initiation of the following financial incentive grant programs:
Business Location, Expansion, and Start-Up Grant |
The Business Location, Expansion, and Start-Up Grant encourages new and existing businesses to expand and locate within the Uptown Leamington Community Improvement Project Area in order to help foster and develop successful businesses within uptown Leamington. The Municipality will provide a grant of 50% of the costs per registered business for the duration of the approved plan (2012-2024), up to a maximum of $5,000 to assist business owners to expand or relocate within the Uptown Leamington Community Improvement Project Area. |
Renovation Grant Program |
The Renovation Grant Program provides financial assistance to upgrade, rehabilitate and redevelop commercial, mixed-use, or residential buildings. These upgrades also improve safety by bringing buildings into compliance with current Ontario Building Code requirements. This program also encourages the conversion of second-floor storage to residential units, and retrofitting for energy efficiency. The Municipality will provide a grant of 25% of the costs of the renovations to a maximum of $15,000 per property. |
Building Exterior and Façade Improvement Grant |
The Building Exterior and Façade Improvement Grant Program provides grants to improve the appearance of the front and/or rear facades. Eligible work includes on-site improvements to provide accessible walkways and permanent landscaping that contributes to the streetscape. The Municipality will provide a grant of 50% of the cost of the works to a maximum of $15,000. |
Sidewalk Café Grant Program |
The Sidewalk Café Grant Program provides property owners and tenants with financial assistance to design and construct a temporary sidewalk in place of on-street public parking spaces to allow for a sidewalk café or patio on the right-of-way to enhance Uptown eating establishments and encourage street-level pedestrian activity. The Municipality will provide a grant of 50% of the costs per establishment for the duration of the approved plan (2012-2024), up to a maximum of $2,000 to assist with fees related to the design of the sidewalk café. |
Municipal Fees Grant Program |
The Municipal Fees Grant Program is intended to assist owners with financing the cost of the development process by providing a grant to offset the amount of the applicable planning and building fees. The Municipality will provide a grant of 100% of the applicable application or permit fees paid by the applicant to a maximum of $2,000 per property for the duration of the approved plan (2012-2024). |
2022 CIP Grant Program
The application window to apply for 2022 CIP grants is still open. The Municipality will be accepting qualifying applications under the 2022 CIP grant programs for the remainder of 2022 on a first come first served basis. .
Before you get started, schedule the required pre-consultation meeting with a member of our Planning Services team.
General Eligibility Requirements |
The Applicant must:
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How to Apply |
Pre-consultation Contact the Leamington Planning Department to discuss whether your project is eligible. Collect Quotes A description of the eligible work along with the estimated costs must be attached to your online application. There must be a minimum of two estimates from qualified contractors. Submit Complete Application The online application is available at leamington.ca/CIP. Make sure you fill out all applicable information and upload the necessary paperwork. Application Review Applications will be evaluated and awarded based on the project’s ability to meet the CIP goals, the overall economic impact, and the viability of the proposed project. Agreement If your application is selected by the committee, the Municipality will draft a formal agreement. Complete Work and Conduct Inspections The Municipality will conduct multiple inspections at different stages. Submit Paid Receipts of Work Submit a list of paid invoices or receipts and proof of payments. Receive your funding The Municipality will review the submitted package and issue payment. |
Community Improvement Plan Application Form
CIP PlanMap
Please note: All projects must be consistent with the goals of the Uptown Commercial District CIP. All funding is subject to availability and meeting necessary eligibility requirements. A review and approval process must be completed before work can begin. No grants are awarded until the projects are satisfactorily completed and proof of payment expenses are verified.
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