Information Applicable to All Programs
General Eligibility Requirements of All Projects
Each CIP Program has its own set of eligibility requirements, however, the following a required by all programs…
- The property must be within the outlined eligible area (see Eligibility Map below)
- The property must have the proper zoning as outlined by each program
- The proposed work outlined on the application must align with the items listed in the eligible cost section of the program (see individual program eligibility requirements for more information)
- Taxes on the property must be up to date and in good standing
- The property shall have no outstanding work orders issued by the Municipality against the property
Eligibility Map
The pink shaded area in the map below denotes the eligible area.
Required Documentation
Program-specific documentation is outlined in the description of each CIP program; however, all projects require…
- A complete application form outlining the work you wish to complete
- A signed copy of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Policies and Conditions document (listed below for your review, included in the Application Form for your signature)
- A copy of the parcel register for the subject property showing the name of the current owner and legal description (can be obtained from the Land Registry Office)
- Property Tax Roll Number (can be found on the top of your Tax Bill or by contacting the Municipality of Brighton Finance Office, place to list is included in the application form)
- Written permission from the property owner to undertake the work outlined in the CIP application
- Electronic Transfer of Funds (EFT) paperwork (included in Application Form)
- Additional Supporting documentation (outlined in each program description)
Other Considerations
- You may apply for multiple CIP Programs per intake, however each program must be completed on a separate application.
- Your CIP Application must be completed, submitted and approved in writing by the Municipality staff before work commences. Without approval from municipal staff, funding will not be received.
- The municipality is not responsible for any costs incurred by the applicant in relation to applying for any of the CIP Programs
- No application is guaranteed approval. Municipal staff will review applications based on the criteria provided to applicants.
Helpful Links
The following are links that applicants may wish to refer to when preparing their application for consideration:
- Municipality of Brighton Building & Planning Department - https://www.brighton.ca/en/municipal-services/planning-building-bylaw.aspx
- Universal Design Principles - https://universaldesign.ie/about-universal-design/the-7-principles
- Heritage Properties - https://www.brighton.ca/en/Discover-Brighton/resources/Documents/heritage_municipal_register_index.pdf
- Land Registry Offices - https://www.ontario.ca/page/land-registry-offices-lro
- Ontario Building Code - https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontarios-building-code
- Accessibility Act - https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/05a11
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