City of Orillia Business Funding: Guide for Business Owners
This guide for business owners covers current City of Orillia funding programs, including grants, development charges exemption and other types of financing for entrepreneurs.
This is our dedicated “hub” page for City of Orillia funding programs. We’ll continuously update this page to reflect changes in programs – so bookmark this page and check back often for updates!
City of Orillia Mandate
The City of Orillia‘s vision is to be a progressive and sustainable city, offering an exceptional quality of life, vibrant culture, beautiful waterfronts and a compassionate, welcoming and inclusive community.
Orillia’s economic development mandate is to conduct research and provide advice to Council with respect to local issues including the promotion and encouragement of industrial, commercial and residential development to increase assessment, employment, and social opportunities in the City of Orillia.
City of Orillia Priorities
You can learn about City of Orillia’s priorities by reading its 2018-2022 Strategic Plan.
Types of Funding City of Orillia Offers
The City of Orillia offers financial incentives including grants, development charges exemption, and more.
City of Orillia Funding Programs
Below is the link to the City’s financial incentives:
- Feasibility/Design Study Grant Program
- Façade Improvement Grant Program
- Building Improvement Grant Program
- Fees Grant Program
- Development Charge Grant Program:
- Commercial projects (reduction/exemption)
- Redevelopment (reduction/exemption)
City of Orillia Contact
Orillia City Hall:
50 Andrew St. S., Suite 300
Orillia, ON, L3V 7T5
Phone: 705-325-1311
Email: clerks@orillia.ca