Development Charge incentives. Yes in town centres. Other exemptions for affordable housing. See Affordable Housing Incentives column

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1 Municipality Central Business District Community Improvement Plan Façade Improvement Tax Increment Financing Planning Fee Rebate Development Charge Exemption Residential Incentives Brownfield Incentives Affordable Housing Incentives Heritage Incentives Other Greater Sudbury Yes Yes Grant of 50% of the cost to improve a building façade to a maximum of $15,000 Signage projects eligible for a max of $2,500. Yes Ten Year program Yes Program refunds the fees for planning approval, demolition or building permit (building permit fee rebates would be up to a maximum of $5,000). Yes in town centres. Other exemptions for affordable housing. Development Charge incentives Yes through the Brownfield CIP. Tax assistance program (up to 100% of municipal and provincial education portion of property tax, during rehabilitation and development period). Landfill Tipping Fee Rebate Program (from $72 to $36 per metric tonne - $40,000 max per property; $200,000 max per year) Planning and Building Fee Rebate (planning fee rebate : max $50,000 annually, $10,000 per property; building fee rebate: max $300,000 annually, $60,000 per property). Tax Increment Financing (100% rebate on the incremental increase in the municipal portion of property tax, for 5 years). t related to CIP. Tied to Development Charge Exemptions ne related to CIP C6 Zoning no parking requirements (except for residential). Zoning more permissive. Building Improvement Loan Loans of 50% of project costs, to a max of $50,000 to property owners who undertake the revitalization and rehabilitation of their properties that would result in the increased use, adaptive re-use or conversion of vacant space Feasibility Studies: Financial assistance for feasibility studies, building renovation design, and business plans. Max of $5,000.. rth Bay Yes See Building program in Other column Yes Ten Year Program 100% grant in years % grant in year 6 60% grant in year 7 40% grant in year 8 20% grant in year 9 0% in year 10; Yes 100% of fees are eligible for reimbursement (building permit, demolition permit, planning act applications, site plan, sign permit, encroachment agreement) Yes exempt in downtown improvement area. Also exempt for intensification of existing housing. See Affordable Housing Incentives column Yes through a separate Brownfield CIP Tax Increment Financing 100% grant in year 1; 66% grant in year 2; 33% grant in year 3; no grant in year 4. Municipal Fee Rebate Program reimburses a variety of permit charges and fees max of $250,000 on building permit fees Tied into the Brownfield CIP. 3-year TIF is granted to Affordable Housing projects if located within a specific area. Professional Study Grant Program (75% of funding up to $3,750 to assist with professional fees associated with a project) Building Program (50% of funding up to a max of $30,000 to assist with capital costs of building renovations *includes façade improvement and the creation of new residential units) Exemption from minimum parking requirements Waterloo Yes (*Uptown Waterloo CIP) Yes max $10,000 matching grant per Yes, but not for their Uptown CIP. Maximum grant of $10,000 per See affordable housing column. Yes Brownfield CIP to enable joint City/Region Minor Activity Grant/Loan Program Annual grants and Heritage Property Tax Relief to be Study Grant Program Max: $3000 per property

2 Peterborough Yes. *Central Area CIP and **Affordable Housing CIP street-facing façade project/property Tax Increment Equivalent Grant 10 year program *sunset clause of September 2018 Yes 50% of costs up to $15,000. An additional $15,000 if on corner lots with more than one façade and address Hamilton Yes - several Yes. Via the BIA Commercial Property for frontages greater than 25 feet. $400 per linear foot. Max of $20,000. Can boost max to $25,000 if on corner lot. For frontages of less than 25 feet: max of $10,000. Artfully designed façade improvements or art pieces placed on private property that can be viewed by the public, may be eligible for an Yes Ten year program 100% grant in years % grant in year 6 60% grant in year 7 40% grant in year 8 20% grant in year 9 0% in year 10 Yes 5 year program 100% grant in year 1 80% grant in year 2 60% grant in year 3 40% grant in year 4 20% grant in year 5 Yes 100% of planning fees and cash-in-lieu requirement for residential projects, and 50% for all other projects. Proposed: refund of demolition and building permit fees (max of $50,000) Yes. The City may offer relief from fees, levies and charges associated with redevelopment. Yes Development charges are waived in the Downtown Hamilton Community Improvement Project Area Yes see other programs Proposed: Residential Conversion and Intensification Grant. Grant to property owners who rehabilitate, redevelop or convert their properties for residential purposes. Calculated on the basis of $10 per sq. foot of habitable space. Yes Commercial Corridor Housing Loan and Grant Program Provides financial assistance for: converting existing built commercial space into residential units, renovations to existing residential units or construction of new units via building additions. The program is also intended to provide assistance for the costs of creating new residential units on vacant land. Max loan of $15,000 per dwelling unit. Max of $600,000 per property Cancellation of property tax increase on brownfields property that is undergoing or has undergone remediation and redevelopment to assist with the cost of environmental rehabilitation Only applies to properties that require remediation. ERASE (Environmental Remediation and Site Enhancement) Study Grant Up to 50% of the cost of a phase II and/or Phase III Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). Max of $20,000 per study. 2 studies max per study and $25,000 per property. ERASE Redevelopment Grant TIEG program. 80% grant over 10 years. ERASE Education Tax Assistance Program Province may match the To facilitate small expansions and new construction that create space of up to 5,000 sq ft for affordable housing uses and/or office employment uses. Additional incentive for development that includes heritage conservation and/or sustainable building design (max grant of $50,000 per project/property) Affordable Housing CIP: Planning Fees Waived. Cash-in-lieu requirements waived. Development charges waived. Municipal Housing Facilities Property Tax Exemption: affordable housing projects need to be designated as a municipal capital facility through a project specific by-law. Exemptions of up to 100% of property taxes waived up to 10 years. specific affordable housing incentives tied to a CIP. CIP review starting in September, 2015 and affordable housing is one of the topics that will be explored. considered in late 2015 Heritage Properties in Central Area may be eligible for a 40% (residential) or 20% (commercial) reduction in taxes. The Hamilton Heritage Property Grant Program (HHPGP) is intended to provide financial assistance in the form of a grant for structural/stability work required to conserve and restore heritage features of properties; the conservation and restoration of heritage features of properties; and for heritage studies/reports/assessments for properties that are designated under Parts IV or V of the Ontario Heritage Act. For projects valued at $40,000 or less, the grant will be based on 50% of the Commercial Building Improvement Loan: Helps fund interior Renovations and maintenance max loan of $30,000 The Office Tenancy Assistance Program provides a low interest loan to building owners or tenants to support eligible leasehold improvements to office buildings located within certain areas. The intent of the loan depends on the square foot area and term of lease or owner-occupied status of the office space, to a maximum of $450,000 per application. LEED Grant Program The LEED Grant Program authorizes for each approved grant application a five year

3 Sault Ste Marie Yes Yes additional $10,000 matching grant. Via the Commercial Façade Property matching grant, up to $10,000. Corner properties can get an additional $2,500. $10,000 (+$2,500 for design) or 50% of eligible costs, whichever is the lesser. Yes 2 zone approach Zone 1: 100% every year for 5 years. Zone 2: 100% in year one; 75% in year two; 50% in year three; 25% in year four planning fee rebate development charges throughout municipality. (40 units). A minimum of 50% of the loan per unit must be spent on developing/renovating the unit. The remaining 50% can cover the cost of common elements of the property. In addition to the loan, the Program has a grant portion of $5,000 per application allocated to professional fees only. See affordable housing incentives municipal tax treatment for the education portion of the property tax for up to 3 years. Downtown/West Harbourfront Remediation Loan To stimulate residential or residential/commercial development / redevelopment on properties requiring remediation. Low-interest loan equal to 80% of the cost of remediating a property to a max of $40,000 per property/project. The loan program is meant to be a bridge until such time that the property owner receives their ERASE redevelopment grant monies. ERASE Municipal Acquisition and Partnership Program of City property acquisition, investment, and involvement with the private sector to clean up and redevelopment brownfield sites. Yes, through the Rental Housing Community Improvement Program 3-year TIEG: 75% in year one; 50% in year 2; 25% in year 3 total project cost to a maximum grant of $20,000 for eligible work under the program. For projects valued over $40,000, the grant will include $20,000 (i.e. 50% of $40,000), plus an additional grant based on 25% of the total project cost over $40,000, to a maximum additional grant of $130,000. In total, no more than $150,000 will be granted for eligible work under the program. The Hamilton Community Heritage Fund (HCHF) provides interest-free loans to a maximum of $50,000 for restoration of heritage attributes on properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Hamilton Heritage Conservation Grant Program (HHCGP) is intended to provide financial assistance in the form of matching grants between $1,000 to $5,000 for the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage resources. The objective of the Hamilton Heritage Conservation Grant Program is to assist in the on-going conservation of heritage properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act that are not eligible for the Hamilton Heritage Property Grant Program (HHPGP). Generally, this includes the conservation of significant architectural features such as windows and doors, and the reconstruction of former architectural features. Heritage Tax Refund 40% reduction in taxes for a property or portion of a property that is designated or is part of a heritage conservation district, and subject to a heritage easement. grant, the amount of which is subject to Council approval, in an amount not exceeding the increase in municipal realty taxes as a direct result of the development/redevelopment of land and/or building. The grant which may be approved by Council shall be an amount which does not exceed 75% of the municipal realty tax increase during the term of the grant. Building for internal renovations for nonresidential properties $15,000 (+$2,500 for design) or 50% of eligible costs, whichever is the lesser.

4 Winnipeg Other Province. Subject to other legislation. Overall, Manitoba legislation is very broad, allowing different programs to be tailored to different projects. CentreVenture is an arms-length entity of the City of Winnipeg, and is governed by a private board of directors and is incorporated. Downtown Residential Strategy. Tax Increment Financing tied to developer, rather than a specific area. Tax refunds for years OR one-time postassessment cash grant for the lump sum equivalent of the year tax increment refund. To finance the one-time post-assessment cash grant, CentreVenture borrows the cash amount from a traditional lender on behalf of the City and the Province. While the City and the Province are precluded from borrowing funds, CentreVenture as a corporation is able to. Manitoba passed special legislation which contributes $20 M to a Downtown Residential Grant Program. City has matched that funding for a total of $40M. Additional year at %75 if proposal includes assisted living facilities and developments that exceed the minimum requirements for barrier-free design. Professional Design Grant: Provides funding for architectural design services to a maximum of $2,500. Additional part of the program allows for developers to take the preassessed incremental tax and receive the one-time lump sum cash grant as bridge financing. CentreVenture acts as a second lender, financing the project directly with a sum equal to the project assessed lump-sum grant. Barrie Yes 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $25,000 Signage: 50% of costs, up to a maximum of $5, Eligible projects: All rehabilitation works which result in a minimum increase of $100,000 For hotel/conference/convention centre with more than 100 rooms: Years % Year 5 50% Planning Fees: 100% of all application fees for Cityapproved applications Building Permits: 100% of building permit fee for a Hotel Convention/Conference Centre with a minimum of 100 rooms. 25% for the first $25,000 For non-residential development: 100% discount for lands within City Centre Planning Area. For residential: 25% discount for lands located within City Centre Planning Area. See other columns. Brownfield CIP or brownfield-related policies in CIP. Currently investigating options to incorporate affordable housing in CIP ne specific to CIP. Adaptive Re-Use and Upgrade to the Building Code To upgrade functionally obsolete or below standard buildings to bring them into compliance or closer to compliance with the OBC. To encourage the conversion of unused or under-utilized

5 All other eligible projects: Years 1-2: 100% Year 3: 75% Year 4: 50% Year 5 25% of a permit fee and 50% thereafter to all other building permit fees. Demolition and Tipping Fees: Grant subject to the City s approval of an Environmental Audit and the proposed Redevelopment Project. Up to 100% of the tipping fees. Parkland Dedication Fee: 100% of the cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication requirements. space for the creation of office space, or for commercial uses including the creation of artists or artisans studios. To encourage the creation of residential accommodation above ground-level commercial uses. One-time loan for up to 50% of the costs up to a max of $25,000 per property for rehabilitation projects. Art Work / Sculpture Loan To encourage the installation of outdoor art work/sculpture on private property in areas abutting public spaces. Loans for a maximum amount of up to 50% of the costs or $5,000 per artwork/sculpture.