Barton / Kenilworth Planning and Building Fees Rebate (BKPBFR) Program
$50,000
Rebate
Description:
The Barton/Kenilworth Planning and Building Fees Rebate (BKPBFR) Program is intended to provide grants that will serve as a rebate of specific Planning and Building application fees for
approved development-related applications which will support the redevelopment of underutilized properties as well as further facilitate the undertaking of works that will improve the
maintenance, functionality, viability, accessibility and aesthetics of existing commercial, mixed
use commercial, multi-residential or institutional use buildings within the Barton Street East and
Kenilworth Avenue North commercial corridors which were the subject of the Barton and
Kenilworth Commercial Corridors Study.
Comments on Funding:
Amount: Rebate to a maximum of $25,000 for eligible planning applications and a maximum of $25,000 for eligible building applications for a total maximum grant of $50,000.
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. within the Barton Village Commercial District CIPA, the Barton
Street East and Kenilworth Avenue North Strategic Commercial Corridor CIPAs and
properties within the Downtown Hamilton Commercial District CIPA which front on
Barton Street East between James Street North and Victoria Avenue North as collectively
defined through the RHCD CIPA By-law
2. Commercial property owners registered on title as well as tenants authorized in writing by
the registered property owner
3. not apply to a currently operating or
proposed adult entertainment parlour, body rub establishment, correctional facility,
corrections residence, emergency shelter, gas station, lodging house, parking garage or
residential care facility as defined in the applicable Zoning By-law or to a property where
a designated heritage building has been demolished.
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit complete application form to the Economic Development Division.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Completed Application Form including payment of Application Fee
2. Copy of your receipt for each application fee (Provide Application File #’s if
known)
3. Written authorization of the Property Owner that the applicant is authorized to
make the application must be included with this application (if applicable)
4. Articles of Incorporation Documents (if applicable)
5. Articles of Amendment (if applicable)
6. Shareholders Registry (i.e. List of Shareholders and their respective percentage
ownership), if applicable
7. Partnership Agreement (if applicable)
8. _ List of Applicant’s Officers and Directors (if applicable)
Other Things to Note:
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