Heritage Revitalization Loan Application

Home Heritage Revitalization Loan Application

Program Information

2.10% of loan amount Administration Fee for Designated Commercial, Industrial or like properties.
$684 Administration Fee for other properties*

*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 the previous program name.

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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Applicant Information

Applicant must be the property owner

Applicant Name(Required)

First Last

Applicant Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code Country

Applicant Email(Required)

Applicant Phone Number(Required)

Applicant Alternate Phone Number

Property Information

Please provide survey or site plan. Attachments to be uploaded at the end of this form.

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code Country

Date of Purchase(Required)

Purchase Price(Required)

Appraised Value(Required)

Current Mortgage Amount(Required)

Rate(Required)

Term(Required)

Date of Maturity(Required)

Secondary Financing(Required)

Name on Title(Required)

Proposed Use(Required)

Estimated Cost(Required)

Amount Requested(Required)

Current Use(Required)

List(Required)

Registered Plan Number(s)

Lot Number(s)

Assessment Roll Number(s)

Work Estimates

Must attach two (2) independent contractor estimates for the proposed improvement. Attachments to be uploaded at the end of this form.

Name of Preferred Contractor(Required)

Amount(Required)

Name of Second Contractor(Required)

Amount(Required)

Description of Improvements

Please provide a written description of the proposed improvements.(Required)

Attach at least one (1) copy of architectural or design plan prepared by a professional or prepare a sketch showing the proposed improvements. Attachments to be uploaded at the end of this form.

Business Information

Company Name

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code Country

Date of Registration

Registered Shareholders/Partners

Name(s)

Solicitors Name

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code Country

Phone

Accountants Name

Phone

Additional Information

Does the Applicant own additional properties in Hamilton?(Required)

Yes

Addresses of other properties in the City of Hamilton Boundary owned by the Applicant.(Required)

Applicant/Partnership/Corporation Name

Street Number and Name

City (i.e Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Dundas, Binbrook)

If the application is from a Partnership or Corporation include addresses of properties owned by the Partnership or Corporation.

Direction to the financial institution that holds the first mortgage on the property, to share information on the mortgage with the City of Hamilton

The City of Hamilton respects your privacy. The information received from the financial institution will be held in strictest confidence. The information is being requested to assist your eligibility and continued eligibility for financial assistance under the Hamilton Community Heritage Fund Loan Program. However, please note that all information and records provided to the City in relation to the application may be subject to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M. 56, and that the City's obligations under the Act or any other applicable legislation may require information and/or records to be released to the public.

To(Required)

Name of of Financial Institution/Mortgagee

Address of Financial Institution(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code Country

Phone Number of Financial Institution(Required)

From(Required)

Name of Applicant

Account Number(Required)

Reference number for mortgage account

Criminal Offence

Have any applicants been convicted of any criminal offence for which you have not been granted a record suspension or pardon?(Required)

Yes

For applicants that are Corporations, this question must be answered for all principals of the Corporation. Please note that if the answer is “yes”, submission of a criminal conviction record check may be required.

Affidavit or Sworn Declaration

The personal information on this form is collected under the legal authority of the Ontario Heritage Act, Section 39. The personal information will be used for determining your eligibility for a loan. If you have any questions about the collection, please contact the Co-ordinator of Urban Renewal Incentives, Commercial Districts and Small Business Section, City of Hamilton Planning and Economic Development Department, 71 Main Street West, 7th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4Y5, 905- 546-2424 x2755.

File Upload(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Please use this field to upload any and all required attachments. See required documents/information list below this form for additional information.

Additional Information

Completed Application
Incorporation Documents and list of Officers/Directors/Shareholders (if Corporation applying)
Partnership Documents and list of partners (if partnership applying)
Site Concept Plan (if applicable)
Copies of two (2) estimates
Confirmation of the value of the property i.e. appraisal
Accountant Prepared Financial Statements if corporation or partnership applying (most recent 2 years and current year-to-date)
Net Worth Statement (if individuals applying)
Signed Declaration (page 4 of the application)

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.

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