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    Applications open for business incentives

    July 17, 2015

    Norfolk County’s new development incentives are now in place to assist property owners in urban, hamlet and agricultural areas of the municipality. The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) incentives include:

    • Agricultural Buildings & Facilities Improvement Program: Loan will be 50% of eligible improvements / works to a maximum of $20,000. This will include a forgivable portion (grant) of 50%. 
    • Architectural Design Grant: Grant of 50% to a maximum of $1,500.
    • Building Façade Improvement Program: Loan will be 50% of eligible improvements, to a maximum of $15,000. This will include a forgivable portion (grant) of 50%.
    • Environmental Site Assessment Grant: Grant of 50% to a maximum of $15,000. 
    • Landscaping, Signage & Property Improvement Grant: Grant of 50% to a maximum of $2,000. 
    • Planning Application Fee & Building Permit Fee Grant: Grant of 50% of eligible planning and building permit fees, to a maximum of $3,000 in building permit application fees; and maximum of $1,000 in planning application fees.
    • Property Tax Increment Grant: Grant will be over a five year period, with 100% of the value of the increased assessment in year one, decreasing to 20% in year five.
    • Residential Conversion / Rehabilitation Grant: Grant of 50% to a maximum of $4,000 per unit, to a maximum of $8,000. 
    • Structural Improvement Grant: Grant of 50% to a maximum of $5,000. 

    More info about programs on our Local Incentives page.

    It is a simple application process, but before your start work on your next commercial, industrial or agricultural project, please contact the Economic Development Coordinator at 519-426-5870 ext 1264, to determine if you qualify.

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