Community Improvement Plans

The development of an Industrial CIP is underway. This is a common economic development tool to incentivize industrial development and attract new business. More project information can be found on the City Projects webpage.

Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) supports local revitalization, beautification and economic development in the City of Belleville by providing grants for housing, downtown revitalization, façade improvement, and brownfield projects. The focus of the CIP is to:

Increase the supply of affordable rental units city-wide;
Increase the supply of rental units downtown;
Revitalize the downtown building stock; and,
Remediate and redevelop brownfield sites.

CIP funding is available to private property owners to help offset project costs that achieve the City’s community planning and development goals. Additional information can be found in the City’s Community Improvement Plan.

Community Improvement Plan Report - PDF

Below is the list of the active CIP programs including downtown façade improvement programs, and accessory dwelling unit programs. Affordable rental units, downtown rental units, and brownfield programs are currently unavailable. To be notified when any programs resume, join our Interested Parties List.

Active Community Improvement Plan Programs

Program 4: Accessory Dwelling Units Second in New Housing Rebate

Home buyers who choose to include an accessory dwelling unit in the purchase of a newly constructed home (i.e., the home builder constructs the accessory dwelling unit while building the new house) are eligible to receive a rebate, subject to eligibility.

Grant Value: $5,000

Program 5: Accessory Dwelling Units in Existing Housing and Detached Accessory Buildings Rebate

Existing owner-occupied dwellings which are renovated to include new accessory dwelling units are eligible to receive a rebates, subject to eligibility.

Grant Value: $5,000

Program 10: Façade Improvement Design Rebate

Commercial or institutional properties within the Downtown Façade Area which intend to undergo improvements to rehabilitate and improve the façades are eligible to receive a rebate for costs associated with design-related professional fees.

Grant Value: Up to $3,000

Program 11: Façade Improvement Renovation Rebate

Commercial or institutional properties within the Downtown Façade Area which undergo improvements to rehabilitate and improve the façades are eligible to receive a rebate for costs associated with the renovation.

Grant Value: Up to 50% of the eligible costs with the overall grant value not exceeding $12,000

Program 12: Façade Improvement Renovation Rebate – Rear Façade

Commercial or institutional properties within the Downtown Façade Area which undergo improvements to rehabilitate and improve the façades which front the Moira River are eligible to receive a rebate for costs associated with the renovation.

Grant Value: Up to 50% of the eligible costs with the overall grant value not exceeding $10,000

Applying to a Community Improvement Plan Program

Step 1: Pre-consultation

Request and submit a completed pre-consultation formto planning@belleville.ca in order to meet with City Staff.

Everyone is welcome to have a pre-consultation meeting, however, façade improvement and accessory dwelling unit applications do not require a pre-consultation meeting.

Step 2: Application

Applications will be received on a rolling basis (first come, first serve), until funds are fully allocated for the year, or when the CIP is repealed.

Properties that have received funding within the last five (5) years for façade improvement rebate programs may apply after September 1st of each year. After September 1st, applications under Program 12 may be considered for any property with a secondary façade that is visible from a public space.

Submission Requirements for Rental Housing Programs,(Programs 4 & 5)

Complete and submit the following form, checklist(s), and supporting documentation as required in the checklist to planning@belleville.ca.

CIP Intake Form
Program Checklist

Request a copy of Program Checklists below:

Submission Requirements for Façade Improvement Rebate Program

Request and submit a copy of the Façade Improvement Rebate Application.

Step 3: Approval

City staff to evaluate application and supporting materials and may conduct a site visit. Applicants will be notified if their submission is complete and whether the application has been approved or denied.
For applications that are approved, a Financial Assistance Agreement may be prepared and executed.

Notes:

Any program commitments may be cancelled if work does not commence within six months of approval of an application of if a project is not undertaken or completed in accordance with the Financial Assistance Agreement.
City staff may grant an extension for community improvement works following receipt of a written request by the owner setting out the reasons for the extension and providing a new date of completion.
Should the applicant fall into default or any of the requirements of the incentive program or to the requirements established by the City, incentives may be delayed, reduced, or cancelled. Applicants may be required to repay benefits to the City.

Step 4: Project Completion and Payment

Upon project completion:

The applicant must provide a statement with supporting invoices and proof of payment to the City.
The work will be inspected by the City and, if approved, Notice of Completion will be issued and the financial assistance will be initiated.