Community Improvement Plan

Notice of Public Meeting

Council is considering making changes to the Community Improvement Plan - increased funding levels to reflect the increasing cost of construction and to attract new affordable housing units, new rebates for heritage-designated properties and more! Read the proposed amendments here: Draft 2025 CIP Amendments

A Public meeting is being held on Monday December 15th at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to consider the amendments. Read the Notice here: Notice of Public Meeting

2025 Community Improvement Plan

Spring intake is now closed. If funds become available, there will be a fall intake. Contact Marie Elmsley, Planning Clerk for more information at 613-283-4124 ext. 1136 or email melmsley@smithsfalls.ca

Have an idea for improvements to your building but find it cost prohibitive? Call us TODAY to find out if your project idea could be eligible for funding under the CIP! Take advantage of this exciting funding program designed to assist eligible property owners, business owners and tenants with improvements that will enhance accessibility, increase affordable housing options, and improve the commercial building stock in the Downtown. Pre consultation with Planning staff prior to applying is required.

Contact Marie Elmsley, Planning Clerk at 613-283-4124 ext. 1136 or email melmsley@smithsfalls.ca

CIP BROCHURE 2025

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The Town of Smiths Falls Community Improvement Plan (CIP) was created to help improve accessibility, create attainable (affordable) rental units, create opportunities to redevelop possibly contaminated properties and improve the commercial building stock in the Downtown . The CIP helps eligible property owners, business owners and tenants by providing funding that may reduce the cost constraints for certain eligible works.

Council has activated the following incentive programs in which funding will be available under for the 2025 year:

Program 1: Exterior Universal Accessibility Improvement
Program 2: Interior Universal Accessibility Improvement
Program 3: Attainable Housing Development Charge Rebate
Program 4: Attainable Housing Building Permit Fee and Planning Application Fee Rebate
Program 5: Attainable Housing Tax Increment Equivalent Rebate
Program 6: Attainable Housing Additional Residential Unit (ARU) Rebate
Program 7: Attainable Housing and Universal Accessibility Co-Application
Program 8: Brownfield Environmental Site Assessment Rebate
Program 9: Brownfield Tax Increment Equivalent Rebate
Program 10: Brownfield Building Permit Fee and Planning Application Fee Rebate
Program 11: Brownfield Development Charge Deferral
Program 12: Brownfield Development and Attainable Housing Co-Application
Program 13: Front, Side, and Rear façade Improvement Rebate
Program 14: Building Restoration, Renovation and Improvement
Program 15: Downtown and Waterfront Area Revitalization and Universal Accessibility Co-Application

All applications for funding must be approved by Council By-law. Work completed before Council approval is done at your own risk.

Helpful Information for Your Application

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