Programs & Incentives
Municipal Employment Inventive Programs
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The Incentive programs under the MEIP are subject to the eligibility requirements, conditions of approval and required documents under the Tax Increment Based Funding Program (TIBG) under the Niagara Gateway Economic Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The TIBG is delivered through a partnership with the Niagara Region.
Included are:
Planning Application Fee Waiver
The fee for Official Plan amendments, Zoning By-law amendments, site plan control or minor variances may be waived at the discretion of City Council or its delegate for any development proposal within the Gateway CIP Project Area that proposes an eligible employment use.
Building Permit Fee Rebates
The fee paid for building, demolition or occupancy permits is rebated upon completion of an eligible development. Fees are paid at the time of application and, upon final inspection and clearance of the Building Division, are rebated to the applicant.
Study Grants
A study grant is offered to offset the cost of studies required by the City to support an employment use on an eligible property such as urban design studies, traffic impact studies, environmental impact studies, servicing studies, archaeological surveys, and more.
