Hamilton Heritage Revitalization Grant Program

Who can apply

1. Applies city-wide to all properties designated under Part IV and Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
2. Property owners registered on title and tenants as described herein are eligible Applicants for a Grant under the Program. Tenants are required to provide documentation of the property owner’s consent to apply for a Grant for an Eligible Report or for Eligible Work described in their Application.
3. Applicants to the Program shall submit a complete Program Application for an Eligible Report or Eligible Work to the Economic Development Division prior to commencing the proposed Eligible Report or the proposed Eligible Work.
4. All property taxes are paid and current on the subject property(s) or other properties owned by the applicant within the City of Hamilton; the property is in compliance with Zoning By-law regulations; there are no outstanding Property Standards, Building Code or Fire Code Orders on the subject property(s); and the applicant is not in litigation with the City.
5. A Grant is conditional upon a Heritage Permit or easement approval, or other City approval, being issued for the heritage component of the Eligible Work.
6. Where the property is a condominium or co-operative, the Application shall be submitted by the condominium corporation or co-operative corporation.
7. Proposed Eligible Work shall be completed within three (3) years from the date the Program Application was conditionally approved.
8. An application fee is payable upon submission of the Application: $125 Application Fee for Category A: Eligible Work Grant; $335 Application Fee for Category B: Eligible Report Grant; $510 Application Fee for Category B: Eligible Work Grant.

Who can't apply

• Any level of government shall not be eligible to receive a Grant under this program. Work commenced on an Eligible Report or Eligible Work prior to submitting an Application is ineligible for funding under this Program.