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Program Information

  • Category A properties include Single-Detached, Semi-Detached, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex, Street Townhouse and Multiple Dwelling Townhouse residential dwelling(s), as defined within City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200.
  • Category B properties include all other uses not listed in Category A

The information on this form is collected under the legal authorities provided in the Municipal Act, 2001, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Planning Act and will be used to determine grant eligibility.

If you have any questions about the collection of this information, please contact the Commercial Districts and Small Business Section, Economic Development Division at ecdevincentives@hamilton.ca or 905-546-4222.

  • $125 Application Fee for Category A: Eligible Work Grant*
  • $335 Application Fee for Category B: Eligible Report Grant*
  • $510 Application Fee for Category B: Eligible Work Grant*

*Program changes were approved by Council in October 2025. Fees continue to reflect 2025 User Fees and Charges By-law No. 25-023 approved in January 2025 identified under previous program names.

Once you submit your form, you will be redirected to a new page to sign and confirm the accuracy of your form. After you sign, if applicable, the form will automatically be emailed to the Registered Property Owner for their signature and consent. Once everyone has signed, you will receive a final confirmation email.

Please note: Your application is only considered complete after all signatures have been collected.

A ‘Save and Continue Later’ button is available at the bottom of this form. This button will generate a link and allow you to revisit the form at a later date.

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Additional Information

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. Payment of Application Fee
  3. Two (2) dated estimates for each of the works being proposed for funding
  4. Where an Application is in respect to a designated property containing multiple registered owners as a result of the building(s) thereon being a condominium or co-operative, the Application shall be submitted by the condominium corporation or co-operative corporation and shall be accompanied by:
    1. A by-law of the condominium corporation or the co-operation authorizing the borrowing of money for the purposes of completing the Eligible Report or Eligible Work described in the Application;
    2. A by-law of the condominium corporation or co-operative corporation permitting the board to approve the undertaking of the Eligible Report or Eligible Work described in the Application; and,
    3. Proof satisfactory to the General Manager that the board of the condominium corporation or the co-operative corporation, whichever is applicable, has approved the Eligible Report or Eligible Work described in the Application, and has approved the Application.
  5. If the tenant of the property is the applicant, written authorization of the Owner that the applicant is authorized to make the application must be included with this application.
  6. Articles of Incorporation Documents (if applicable)
  7. Articles of Amendment (if applicable)
  8. Shareholders Registry (i.e. List of Shareholders and their respective percentage ownership) (if applicable)
  9. List of Applicant’s Officers and Directors (if applicable)
  10. Partnership Agreement (if applicable)
  11. Photos of site prior to start of construction/renovation. Photos are to be date stamped.
  12. Anticipated start date for construction as well as anticipated completion date

Please note the above information/documentation form part of a completed application (unless deemed to be non-applicable by the City). The City reserves the right to reject any incomplete application.

As part of the final due diligence carried out on an application prior to grant payment, the applicant will be required to provide the City with copies of final paid invoices which demonstrate that the approved works have been completed and fully paid. The applicant is also required to provide the City with further documentation which shows how this payment was made (e.g., cancelled cheques, e-transfer receipts, etc.).

Please note a heritage permit may be required for the work you propose to undertake therefore please contact Heritage and Urban Design Section at culturalheritageplanning@hamilton.ca.

Requirements for Building Permits and Building Repair Contractor's Trade Licensing

Activity Building permit required Sign permit required Building repair contractor trade license required
Replacing doors with or without frames Maybe - depending on the work proposed Yes
Replacing windows with or without frames Maybe - depending on the work proposed Yes
New awning Yes No
New awnings with lettering Yes No
Replacing the awning fabric - leaving the frame intact Maybe - depending upon whether a permit was obtained for the awning when erected No
Replacing the awning fabric with lettering - leaving the frame intact Yes - refer to City of Hamilton Plans Examiner No
Erecting New signage Yes No
Install new electrical signage Yes No - it requires ESA Licence
Window tinting No No
Installing window wraps No - But must be compliant with the Sign By-Law No
Installing new lighting Maybe - depending on the work proposed No - it requires ESA Licence
Stucco Yes Yes
Painting of Building No No
Cleaning brick with water No No. Contact a Cultural Heritage Planner for approved cleaning methods
Cleaning brick with chemicals No No. Contact a Cultural Heritage Planner for approved cleaning methods
Sandblasting brick No No. Contact a Cultural Heritage Planner for approved cleaning methods
Mural No No
New storefront façade Yes Yes
Siding Maybe - depending on the work proposed Yes
Tuck pointing Yes - but not if minor Yes
Plastering Yes - but not if minor Yes
Drywall Yes - but not if minor Yes
Repair walkway No No
Repairing wood trim No No

Additional Information on Window Replacement

Activity Building permit required Sign permit required Building repair contractor trade license required
Windows require a permit if the window replacement falls into the following category:
1. Windows are in a fire separation Yes Yes
2. when window sizes are changed or windows are relocated Yes Yes
3. when the building is a high rise building Yes Yes
4. if the building is a Part 3 building (a professional review is also required). Yes Work must be completed under direction & supervision of Professional Engineer or Architect
for Part 9 Single Family, Two Family and Three Family dwellings and townhouses replacement of the window does not require a permit. No
Replacement of a window means installing an entire exterior window assembly, including glass, sashes and frame into an existing window opening where the size and shape of such openings has not been altered in any way.

Note: Where a project “has been designed by and is under supervision of a Professional Engineer or an Architect licenced to practice in Ontario” a Building Repair Contractor’s Trade License is not required.

Note: Requirements for Building Permits and Building Repair Contractor’s Trade Licensing listed above is subject to change without notice.