Jan 1, 2025
Home News & Resources Barton/Kenilworth Tax Increment Grant Program
The Barton/Kenilworth Tax Increment Grant Program provides financial incentives to property owners along the Barton Street East and Kenilworth Avenue North commercial corridors to develop, redevelop, or improve properties and buildings—including designated heritage sites. The program supports the broader revitalization of these districts while generating new municipal property tax revenue through increased property assessments.
Eligibility
Applies to properties 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.
Amount
Grants are provided relative to the actual increase in municipal property taxes generated from the improvement/development undertaken on a property. For maximum amounts and details, please refer to the full program description.
How to apply
Please download and complete the application form. Once completed, email it to ecdevincentives@hamilton.ca.