Heritage properties are often in need of maintenance and restoration. The Municipality offers a Heritage Incentive Grant Program to assist owners with the cost of repairs and restoration. Clarington offers up to 50 per cent of the costs per building, a maximum of $6,000 per property, including a maximum of $4,000 for exterior work, or $2,000 for interior work. 

Applicant

• Must be the registered owner(s) of the designated heritage property.

Eligible work

Eligible projects covered by the grant include:

• Conservation of existing heritage elements listed in the designating by-law;
• Reconstruction of existing heritage features beyond repair or conservation;
• Accurate reproduction of significant features which no longer exist, but for which clear documentation is available;
• Works necessary to restore the building to structural soundness;
• Repair of mortar (exterior);
• Other improvements of a similar nature, at the discretion of the Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services 

Requirements

• The proposed improvements must qualify as eligible work as outlined in Eligible Works above. ⬆️
• The applicant must submit a complete application, along with an application for Alteration under the Ontario Heritage Act (where required), a description of the eligible works, colour photos of the current state of heritage features to be improved, drawings or photos of proposed improvements, and a minimum of two quotes from qualified contractors. 
• The applicant must submit acceptable payment proof (an invoice indicating paid in full or a detailed handwritten receipt) and photos of completed work.

Additional information

• Priority will be given to applications that address designated heritage features.
• Property owners must not be in arrears of property taxes at the time of the application and at the time of issuance of the approved grant.
• The owner is obligated to maintain the improvements to the Municipality's satisfaction.
• Future modifications that change the integrity of the improvements are subject to the approval of the Municipality. 

Apply for a Heritage Incentive Grant

1. Consult with the Municipality and contractors.
2. Submit grant application and application for Heritage Alteration permit (where required).
3. Municipal staff may request an inspection of the building.
4. Municipal staff may issue a conditional Approval of the grant.
5. Municipal staff may issue the grant upon completion of work, providing paid invoices and photos of work, and successful inspection by Municipal Staff. 

It's now easier than ever to apply for a Heritage Incentive Grant with our new Service Clarington portal. To get started, visit the Service Clarington portal and register for a new account.

Learn more about how to use the portal at www.clarington.net/ServiceClarington.

Apply for a Heritage Incentive Grant.

Questions?

For questions, contact Alicia da Silva at adasilva@clarington.net.