As part of the Township’s strategy to improve Village Vitality, Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce that the new Community Improvement Plan for Villages has been adopted.
A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a tool under the Planning Act that allows municipalities to establish grant programs to fund private property improvements and initiatives. CIPs can be powerful community development tools by way of leveraging private investment through public grants.
General Program Guidelines
- A person or corporation is eligible for one grant per CIP program, per calendar year, per registered property. This means that multiple CIP grants can be applied for and obtained for the same project, in the same calendar year provided the grants are from separate grant programs.
- The program operates on a pay first basis with the submission of grant application following fees paid.
- Applicants must be in good standing with regard to all property municipal fees & taxes.
- Only eligible properties located within the CIP project areas are eligible for the programs offered under the CIP.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
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Grant Programs
Commercial Façade and Sign Improvements
Goal: To encourage the rejuvenation and development of commercial facades which are reflective of, and sympathetic to, the village vernacular.
Amount: Grant equal to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $1,000 for projects with a value under $5,000 and up to a maximum of $2,000 for projects with a value over $5,000.
Eligible Costs:
- Material costs to assist in the development and implementation of the above-mentioned practices.
- Professional costs such as professional consultation and services, trade services, design services
- Other related costs as deemed appropriate by Township Council
Commercial Façade and Sign Improvements
Goal: To support the adaptive reuse, restoration and recognition of its Villages built heritage that promote the development of commercial, institutional and/or mixed-uses.
Amount: Grant equal to 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $5,000 for projects with a value under $50,000 and up to a maximum of $10,000 for projects with a value over $50,000.
Eligible Costs:
- Material costs to assist in the development and implementation of the above-mentioned practices.
- Professional costs such as professional consultation and services, trade services, design services
- Other related costs as deemed appropriate by Township Council
Commercial Façade and Sign Improvements
Goal: To promote increased physical accessibility to commercial/institutional uses or home-based businesses.
Amount: Grant equal to 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $2,000.
Eligible Costs:
- Material costs to assist in the development and implementation of the above-mentioned practices.
- Professional costs such as professional consultation and services, trade services, design services
- Other related costs as deemed appropriate by Township Council
Commercial Façade and Sign Improvements
Goal: To support investment in the CIP area by providing a financial incentive in the form of a grant equivalent to a portion of fees paid on planning and development applications and building permits.
Amount: Grant equivalent to up to 80% of the planning and development application and permit fees paid by an owner.
Eligible Costs:
- Planning and/or building application fees for projects within the CIP that promote the overall vision of our Villages and support the overall goals within the Township’s Official Plan.
- Other related costs as deemed appropriate by Township Council
Commercial Façade and Sign Improvements
Goal: To support the implementation of low impact development practices for the purpose of infiltration, filtration, and reduction of stormwater runoff.
Amount: Grant equal to $1,000 for projects with a value under $5,000 and up to a maximum of $2,000 for projects with a value over $5,000.
Eligible Costs:
- Rain Barrels/Rainwater Harvesting
- French Drains/Soakaway pits
- Rain Gardens
- Others as supported by the relevant Conservation Authority
Residential Conversion Grant
Goal: To promote residential conversions by providing grants to residents/business owners who choose to convert a portion or all of their home to support the mixed-use village core and local services aspect of the Plan.
Amount: Grant equal to 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $5,000.
Eligible Costs:
- Material costs to assist in the development and implementation of the above-mentioned practices.
- Professional costs such as professional consultation and services, trade services, design services
- Other related costs as deemed appropriate by Township Council
AFFORDABLE HOUSING GRANT PROGRAMS
The purpose of the Township of Rideau Lakes CIP is to facilitate and support key planning and growth management objectives, including the development of affordable housing by providing incentive-based programs that encourage the creation and inventory of affordable housing units.
Goals
The specific goals of the CIP are as follows:
- Increase the number of affordable housing units within our Villages;
- Create a mix of unit types, include units suitable for seniors;
- Grow the municipal assessment base
- Enhance and intensity the existing Village fabric with compatible projects; and,
- Take advantage of existing municipal services and infrastructure.
This incentive provides a grant of up to 100% of the fees paid on specified planning and development applications for an affordable rental or purpose-built rental housing project.
Eligible Costs
- Planning Act application fees
- Eligible building permit fees
