LEED Grant Program
no fixed amount
Grant
Description:
The intent of the LEED Grant Program is to provide an economic catalyst for the construction and or redevelopment of sustainable industrial, commercial, mixed-use and multi-unit residential (as defined in Part 3 (Group C) of the National Building Code) buildings and land development in the urban area. This program applies to the Hamilton LEEDING the Way Community Improvement Project Area (as such boundaries are presently defined).
Comments on Funding:
The grant, which may be approved by Council, shall be an amount, which does not exceed 75% of the municipal realty tax increase during the first five (5) years following which the building has been officially certified under the LEED rating system by the Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC).
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must be owners of developing, redeveloping or renovating lands and buildings within the Hamilton LEEDING the Way Community Improvement Project area for LEED certified industrial, commercial, mixed-use and multi-unit residential project
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Contact City Staff to discuss eligibility
2. Review the program description for detailed program terms and conditions
3. Submit to the Economic Development Department prior to the commencement of any works and prior to application for a Building Permit through:
Johnpaul Loiacono, RPP
MCIP
Senior Planner
(905) 546-2424 x5134
johnpaul.loiacono@hamilton.ca
City of Hamilton – Attention:
Johnpaul Loiacono
Planning & Economic Development Dept.
Economic Development Division
Commercial Districts and Small Business
Section
71 Main Street West, 7th Floor
Hamilton ON, L8P 4Y5
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Completed and signed application form
2. A Business Plan for the proposed development
3. Planning and/or architectural drawings of the proposed development
4. A formal estimate of total construction costs, LEED specific incremental construction costs and a work plan outlining the intended LEED certification level to be achieved
5. An MPAC post-development assessment estimate for the proposed development (if required – see Section A, 3) for more info)
6. A cheque in the amount of the application fee
Made payable to the ‘City of Hamilton
Other Things to Note:
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