This program offers grants to property owners in specific areas to encourage development, redevelopment, and improvements, including on heritage buildings.
Jan 1, 2025
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This program offers grants to property owners in specific areas to encourage development, redevelopment, and improvements, including on heritage buildings.
Jan 1, 2025
It aims to revitalize districts and increase municipal property tax revenue through higher property assessments.
Applies within the following Community Improvement Project Areas: Barton Village Commercial District; the Barton Street East and Kenilworth Avenue North Strategic Commercial Corridors; and properties within the Downtown Hamilton Commercial District, fronting Barton Street East between James Street North and Victoria Avenue North.
Grants are provided relative to the actual increase in municipal property taxes generated from the improvement/development undertaken on a property. Grants are provided over a maximum of nine annual payments and are subject to City Council approval.
Please download and complete the application form. Once completed, email it to Carlo Gorni at carlo.gorni@hamilton.ca.