Spring Application intake is now CLOSED.
The Town would like to thank all of those who applied for the Community Improvement Plan by March 31, 2024. Applications are being reviewed and we look forward to providing updates as they become available. Stay tuned for updates regarding a potential Fall Intake, which would close on September 1, 2024.
Before making an application, you must reach out to Planning staff to schedule a meeting to discuss your proposal and the requirements which need to be met. An application package will be provided to you during the meeting. To schedule a meeting, contact Manager of Development Services Karl Grenke at 613-283-4124 ext. 1116 or kgrenke@smithsfalls.ca.
You may schedule a meeting with staff and begin your application at any time. This will give you time to gather all of the information and complete the application before an application intake period opens.
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 2024 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
- Downtown Design Guidelines
- Downtown Facade Renderings and Designs
- Storefront and Signage Guide Book
- Mural Guide Book
- Additional Residential Unit (ARU) Implementation Guideline
- 2024 - Attainable Housing Monthly Rental Rate Thresholds
- Town's Development Charges webpage
- 2024 Classes of Permits - Permit Fees
- Planning Application Fees - Effective January 15, 2024
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