Development and planning
Development
The Town of New Tecumseth’s Planning department manages and reviews development and land-use plans according to our Official Plan and Zoning By-law.
How Planning Works
In Ontario, land use planning responsibility is led by the Province and implemented by municipalities.
Planning in Ontario
The Planning Act (the Act) is the cornerstone Provincial legislation that sets out the rules, requirements, and processes for the land use planning sphere in Ontario. The Planning Act is responsible for:
Establishing the approval process for land development.
Outlining the requirements for public consultation.
Providing parties with the ability to appeal planning decisions through the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
Some examples include:
• Alerting people who are hearing impaired to sounds
• Pulling wheelchairs or carrying and picking up things for persons with limited mobility
• Assisting persons with limited mobility with balance
• Detecting and alerting people to oncoming seizures
• Providing comfort and emotional support
The Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), 2024 is a key part of Ontario’s land use planning framework. It consolidates the province’s policies and provides direction on major planning matters that shape communities, such as:
- building more housing where it’s needed
- making land available for development
- creating opportunities for economic development and job creation
- planning for the appropriate transportation, water, sewer and other infrastructure necessary to accommodate current and future needs
- protecting the environment and important resources including farmland, water, archaeology, cultural heritage, mineral aggregates and petroleum
- engaging with Indigenous communities to facilitate knowledge-sharing, inform decision-making in land use planning and protect Aboriginal and treaty rights
- protecting people, property and community resources by directing development away from natural or human-made hazards, such as flood prone areas.
The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan is an ecologically based Plan that provides land use and resource management direction for the 190,000 hectares of land and water within the Moraine. The vision for the Oak Ridges Moraine is to maintain a continuous band of green, rolling hills that gives form and structure to south‑central Ontario, while protecting the ecological and hydrological features and functions that support the health and well‑being of the region’s residents and ecosystems.
Portions of the Town fall within the Oak Ridges Moraine, which means your property may be subject to the policies of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. All applications for development and site alteration on lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine Plan Area will only be considered where it can be demonstrated that they comply with the provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the relevant Official Plan policies. Specific planning, design, and development restrictions and requirements must be met before any development or site alteration can occur, in order to protect the integrity of the Moraine’s key natural, hydrological, and landform features.
Planning in the Town of New Tecumseth
New Tecumseth operates within a two-tier system of municipal government, where the County of Simcoe serves as the upper tier municipality and the Town functions as the lower tier. The County of Simcoe Official Plan (SCOP) is a comprehensive, long-range planning document that guides land use, development, and infrastructure growth across its 16 member municipalities. Its overarching goal is to protect, conserve, and enhance the County through responsible and efficient growth management.
Similar to the County’s Official Plan, the Town of New Tecumseth’s Official Plan (OP) is a long-term planning document that is used to guide land use and development within our municipal jurisdiction. It sets out a vision for how land should be developed, used, and managed over time, including housing, commercial areas, employment areas, natural areas, community services, and streets. The OP is a key tool for municipal governments to guide growth, protect resources, and ensure that development is sustainable and aligned with broader provincial policies.
The Town of New Tecumseth’s Zoning By-law establishes the uses and regulations for the uses for different zones within our municipality. The Zoning By-law regulates permitted uses, the location of structures on a lot, the amount of density permitted on a lot, lot size requirements, parking requirements, and more. There are very few parts of a structure on a lot that are not regulated by a Zoning By-law. If you have questions about the zoning on your property, please refer to the What’s my Zoning page.
The Urban Design Guidelines (UDGs) is an illustrated document used by the development community, Town departments and the public to ensure that all future private and public development respects and responds to the local context and character of the Town and provides a positive contribution to New Tecumseth. The UDGs incorporate innovative ideas and best practices into a set of recommendations that address a range of built environments including neighbourhood design, homes, commercial and retail properties, landscaped spaces, streetscapes and more. Terms of Reference for Urban Design Reports
Get Involved
Planning is a public process, and the decisions made through it shape the communities where we live, work, and play. It is essential that residents and stakeholders have meaningful opportunities to share their perspectives, priorities, and local knowledge.
The Town welcomes and encourages input from individuals, community groups, and organizations on planning initiatives and development applications. You can get involved by attending Planning Public Meetings, which is a formal meeting to discuss development applications. Public notices detailing the meeting date and time are posted in the link below and are located on-site with property signage. If you are unable to attend a Planning Public Meeting, you are also able to write to the Planning Department, detailing your comments in a message.
The agenda and report will be posted on the Town of New Tecumseth website the Friday afternoon before the scheduled meeting.
If you wish to speak at a virtual public meeting, please fill out the appropriate form:
- Request to Speak at Committee of the Whole
- Request to Speak at a Committee of the Whole Planning Public Meeting
- Request to Speak at Committee of Adjustment
Please note identities and comments received at Committee of the Whole and/or Planning Public Meetings will become part of the permanent record and can be made available as a public document.
Proposed Developments
There are a number of development applications currently moving through the Town’s Development Review Process. A development is deemed approved once all required Planning permissions have been granted in accordance with the finalized plans, any applicable by-law has been enacted, and the appeals period has ended. The Planning Application Status Maps below show all active development applications in the Town of New Tecumseth.
Development Review Process
This Development Review Process Guide is designed for property owners, developers, builders and others interested in obtaining approvals for developing property in the Town of New Tecumseth. It outlines the Town’s development review processes and the requirements you will need to meet when seeking planning approvals from the Town.
Inquiries are a critical first step before pre-consultation. We ensure that inquiries are categorized, prioritized, and routed to the appropriate staff member or team. This structured approach improves customer service by providing predictable response times and reducing confusion for applicants. Please fill out the Inquiry Form here: (Coming Soon).
Applicants may seek to go through pre-consultation, a process where the applicant will present their development proposals and concept plans to Town staff. This is an opportunity for applicants to receive guidance from staff before submitting a formal application. This step helps avoid having an incomplete application, which causes delays in the process.
Pre-consultation is strongly encouraged as it allows staff to:
- Identify key issues and provide preliminary written comments on the proposal;
- Clarify the application process and fees for the applicant;
- Identify complete application requirements; and
- Identify and confirm the plans, supporting studies, and other information that will need to be provided for the full development application to be considered complete.
Staff cannot scope formal submission requirements in the absence of a pre-consultation application.
If submitted, the pre-consultation application is circulated to the relevant Town departments and external agencies for review and commentary. A technical review meeting between the applicant, Town staff, and any necessary outside agencies will be scheduled within a minimum of four weeks from when a complete pre-consultation application is submitted.
Following pre-consultation (if desired by the applicant), the applicant may submit a formal Planning Act application to the Town.
Once an application has been received and confirmed as complete, it is assigned to an individual File Manager. This “one-window” approach gives the applicant a single point of contact with Town staff during the review process.
As part of the complete application process, a Public Notice sign must be posted on the subject lands. The planner assigned to the file will provide signage requirements, standards and wording. The applicant is responsible for all costs associated with preparing and posting the Public Notice.
A formal Public Meeting is required for a number of Planning Act Applications. The application will be introduced in front of Town Council, as required under the Planning Act. At this meeting, the applicant will present the proposed amendment and members of the public will have a chance to speak and ask questions. Members of the public can also make written submissions if they cannot attend the meeting. No decisions are made at this meeting. Notice of the Public Meeting is included in the sign posted on the subject lands.
In addition to conducting their own technical review, Planning staff circulate the application to other Town departments and to relevant outside agencies (such as Conservation Authorities or provincial ministries) for commentary.
Following this review, Planning staff submit a report making a recommendation to Committee of the Whole/Council regarding the proposed amendment. Committee of the Whole/Council will consider this report and will make a decision on the application.
Types of Applications
Committee of Adjustment Applications
The Ontario Planning Act establishes the authority for the Committee of Adjustment to make decisions on minor variances, permissions and consents on property submitted by the applicant and/or their agent. The Committee of Adjustment is a committee appointed by Council comprised of five Town of New Tecumseth residents that meet on a monthly basis.
A minor variance is an official permission granted by the Committee of Adjustment that allows a property owner to depart slightly from the requirements of the Town’s Zoning By-law.
If you are building an addition, constructing an accessory residential unit (ARU), or developing a new structure/building, a minor variance may be required if the proposed development does not fully comply with current zoning regulations.
Use our Minor Variance Application form to apply for a minor variance. Please ensure that your submission is complete and accurate to avoid any unnecessary delays. We will return any incomplete or inaccurate applications.
A Consent application is required to subdivide land without the requirement of a plan of subdivision. Consent applications can take the form of the creation of new lots, lot boundary adjustments, the creation of easements, and leases exceeding a period of 21 years.
Use our Consent Application form to apply for a consent to sever land. Please ensure that your submission is complete and accurate to avoid any unnecessary delays. We will return any incomplete or inaccurate applications.
Planning Act Applications (Pre-Consultation Strongly Encouraged)
An Official Plan Amendment (OPA) is a formal change to the Town’s Official Plan. You may need an OPA if your proposed development does not conform to the policies of the Official Plan, even if it meets zoning requirements (or can be adjusted through a zoning amendment or variance). An OPA is typically requested to change the land use designation (e.g., from low-rise residential to high-rise residential). County of Simcoe is the approval authority for all OPAs in the Town of New Tecumseth.
You may have to apply to amend the Zoning By-law and the Official Plan at the same time. If you submit these applications at the same time for the same property they will be reviewed together.
Please see the application for an Official Plan Amendment below.
If you want to use, alter or develop your property in ways that do not comply with the Zoning By-law, you must apply for a site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA).
You may have to apply to amend the Zoning By-law and the Official Plan at the same time. If you submit these applications at the same time for the same property they will be reviewed together.
Please see the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment below.
Section 51 of the Planning Act allows the Town to control how land is divided through Plans of Subdivision. When reviewing a subdivision, the Town looks at whether the land is suitable for the proposed use, how new streets will be laid out and connected, whether there are enough municipal services and utilities, and how natural heritage features will be protected.
Please see the application form for Draft Plan of Subdivision below:
Draft Plan of Subdivison Application Form
See our subdivision services page to find out how to enter into a Subdivision Agreement that ensures that your subdivision’s construction is safe and meets Town standards.
See our subdivision services page to find out how to enter into a Subdivision Agreement that ensures that your subdivision’s construction is safe and meets Town standards.
- Leasehold
- Freehold, of which there are four types:
- Common Elements
- Phased
- Standard
- Vacant Land
You will need to determine which type of condominium corporation you wish to establish before filing your application.
Section 51 of the Planning Act allows an application for condominium to be processed in a similar way to a Plan of Subdivision. This authority is used to regulate division of land and/or buildings into parcels or units that may be sold as part of a condominium corporation.
Please see the application form for Draft Plan of Condominium below:
Site plan control is a planning tool that a municipality uses to evaluate certain site elements, such as walkways, parking areas, landscaping or exterior design on a parcel of land where development is proposed.
See our Engineering department to learn about how to submit your site plan control application.
Additional Planning Applications
On February 10th, 2025, the Council of the Town of New Tecumseth adopted a motion to terminate the Town’s membership with Canadian Radiocommunications Information and Notification Service (CRINS), effective immediately.
As part of this decision, the Town will now follow the default public consultation process outlined in the updated Federal protocol of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), as cited in Client Procedure Circular (CPC) 2-0-03, Issue 6 (July 2022), for all future telecommunications siting applications.
All proponents are required to follow ISED’s default public consultation process as per their Federal protocol cited in CPC-2-0-03 mentioned above.
Proponents must ensure that the local public, Town Staff, and ISED are notified of the proposed antenna system. As a minimum, proponents must provide a public notification package as outlined in Annex A of CPC-2-0-03 to the local public (including nearby residences, community gathering areas, public institutions, schools, etc.), neighbouring land-use authorities, businesses, and property owners, etc. located within a radius of three times the tower height. Proponents of an antenna system proposed to be 30 metres or greater in height must place a legible notice in the ‘Public Notice Section’ of a local community newspaper circulating in the proposed area.
Town Staff shall provide written comments at the ‘Public Notification Stage’ that will be limited to recommendations or suggestions with regards to site selection only from a zoning perspective.
Once the proponent has satisfied all requirements based on ISED’s approval process they must provide all documentation to the Town and request the Town to issue a Letter of Concurrence to the proponent and to ISED. At this point, a Town Staff generated report will proceed to Council notifying them of the proposed new sites and making a recommendation to issue a Letter of Concurrence (or Non-Concurrence).
Application fees for a New Telecommunications Facility and for a Co-location Telecommunication Facility are applicable in accordance with the Town’s Fees and Charges by-law 2024-077, as amended.
Ontario’s Planning Act (Section 50) grants the Town the authority to pass a By-law to exempt lands within a Plan of Subdivision from the Part Lot Control provisions in the Act. This process is used to lift Part Lot Control restrictions from lands within registered plans of subdivision to create parcels for sale. It usually is used for townhouse developments after construction has started to accurately set the boundary lines between the townhouse units.
An approved Part Lot Control Exemption By-law is in place for two years. After that, the by-law expires and the Part Lot Control regulations of the Planning Act come back into effect.
Sometimes, a property’s zoning and intended use are already known, but development cannot move forward until certain conditions are met. The Planning Act allows the municipality to place a holding symbol (or “H”) on the property to prevent development until those conditions are satisfied. The Zoning By-law may also allow limited uses while the holding symbol is in place.
Before you can develop a property with a holding symbol, you must apply to have the “H” removed (often called “lifting the hold”). This application shows the Town that all required conditions have been met.
Once the Town is satisfied, the holding symbol is removed, and the property can be developed according to the zoning.
If you’re unsure whether a holding symbol applies to your property, or what conditions need to be met, please contact the Planning Department.
Please see below our Parkland Conveyance By-law.
As part of the development applications process, Town staff may request that specific studies & reports be completed. Staff have compiled terms of reference for each potential study/report required. Coming Soon!
What’s my Zoning?
The Town of New Tecumseth’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2021-128 came into effect on September 13, 2021, with the exception of two site-specific appeals. The Zoning By-law is the primary tool used to implement the Town’s Official Plan, and is passed in accordance with the Ontario Planning Act.
What does the Zoning By-law Regulate?
- Providing details of how land may be used (permitted uses)
- Where buildings and structures can be located
- The building’s maximum heights, densities and setbacks
- Parking requirements
- Other provisions necessary to enable important aspects of development.
In order to find out your property’s zone, please follow the steps below.
Step One: Find your property on the interactive map
- Open the interactive map
- In the filter bar, search for the ‘Zoning2021’ layer. Click the box next to ‘Zoning2021’ to turn on the zoning layer.
- Enter your address in the top search bar and hit enter to locate your property.
- Click your property on the map and a box will appear with your zone (e.g. LR, EP, DCC, etc.).
Step Two: Find your zoning information
- Open up the Zoning By-law 2021-128.
- Section 3 of the Zoning By-law contains all of the zoning information for each of the zones. If your zone has an exception number at the end of it (e.g. LR-5, DCC-2, MC-2, etc.), you will also need to reference Section 5 for your site-specific zoning.
- If you are looking to build an accessory building/structure on your property, Section 2.1 of the Zoning By-law details the zoning provisions for accessory buildings, structures, and uses.
You can also reference the Zoning Schedules below to find your zone.
- Schedule A (Alliston)
- Schedule B (Beeton)
- Schedule C (Tottenham)
- Schedule D (Briar Hill)
- Schedule E (Treetops)
- Schedule F1 (Rural North)
- Schedule F2 (Rural Central)
- Schedule F3 (Rural South)
- Schedule G (Wellhead Protection Area)
- Schedule H (Oak Ridges Moraine Zones)
- Schedule I (Oak Ridges Moraine Aquifer)
- Schedule J (Oak Ridges Moraine Landform Conservation)
- Schedule K (Beeton Heritage Conservation District)
The Zoning By-law is a complex document that must be interpreted as a whole. In addition to zoning regulations, other requirements may apply to proposed changes, including permits, provisions applicable to all zones, parking standards, approvals from other agencies, and other considerations. Before undertaking any work, and if you have questions about your zoning, please contact the Planning Services Department.
Additional Residential Units (ARUs)
An Additional Residential Unit (ARU) can be:
- a second home that is attached to the main house with a separate living space with its own kitchen, bathroom, and entrance; and/or
- a second home that is detached from the main house with a separate living space with its own kitchen, bathroom, and entrance.
Common examples of an ARU include:
- A basement apartment or in-law suite
- A garden suite, coach house or tiny home
- An addition to an existing home to make space for a new, separate unit
In Ontario, provincial legislation allows up to three residential units per lot (a primary dwelling and up to two ARUs).
ARU Benefits
ARUs offer many benefits, such as:
- Housing family members in their own space
- Options for intergenerational living and aging-in-place
- Adding affordable housing options to neighbourhoods throughout the Town
- Creating rental income to help homeowners pay their mortgage
Section 2.1 of the Zoning By-law 2021-128 contains specific zoning provisions for ARUs.
The Town allows up to two ARUs for properties that are zoned to permit a single detached dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling, and/or a street townhouse dwelling. According to the Town’s Zoning By-law 2021-128, ARUs are permitted in accordance with the regulations specified by the applicable zone category, and may be built in the following configurations:
- One Additional Dwelling Unit (Attached) in addition to the primary dwelling.
- One Additional Dwelling Unit (Detached) in addition to the primary dwelling.
- One Additional Dwelling Unit (Attached) and One Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached) in addition to the primary dwelling.
- Two Additional Dwelling Units (Attached) in addition to the primary dwelling unit.
For full zoning provisions and technical requirements regarding ARUs, please see Section 2.1.1 of the Town’s Zoning by-law 2021-128.
Prior to applying for a building permit, you may need to check if you are in a regulated area using the mapping tool linked below.
If your property is regulated, you may require a permit from your Conservation Authority before applying for a building permit. Additionally, your ARU may be required to comply with further setback requirements.
Your ARU must meet Ontario Building Code (OBC) standards for safety and liveability. For more information, please reach out to our Building Department at building@newtecumseth.ca.
Regarding ongoing changes to provincial policy, the Ontario Fire Code (O. Reg. 213/07) took effect January 1, 2026, including important changes that impact additional residential units. Among other direction, the update requires additional carbon monoxide alarms in houses and multi-unit residences with fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces or attached garages. These updates are in place across the province to improve household safety and prevent incidents caused by carbon monoxide exposure.
Additional Fire Code changes relate to:
- Maintenance and testing of life-safety systems
- Definitions and referenced technical standards
- Certain multi-unit residential building requirements
While not all changes directly affect every ARU, property owners should be aware that other life-safety provisions may apply depending on your building’s design and features.
Owners are encouraged to:
- Check your alarms: Make sure you currently have CO alarms installed in the required areas.
- Maintain your alarms: Test alarms regularly and replace them when they expire (approximately every 5–10 years).
- Inspect appliances annually: Have all fuel-burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician and ensure vents and exhausts are clear of snow, debris, or obstructions.
- Combination Smoke/CO Alarms on each level of your home may be used to meet this requirement.
Once you have confirmed with the Planning Department that your property’s zoning permits an ARU, you may submit your building permit application by emailing it to building@newtecumseth.ca. To help ensure your application is complete and processed without delay, please also confirm that your proposed drawings meet all applicable zoning requirements. For zoning inquiries, you can contact the Planning Department at planning@newtecumseth.ca.
Community Improvement Plan
The Town of New Tecumseth’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program promotes the conservation, enhancement, and beautification of buildings and properties in the historic downtowns of Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham through development incentive grants and loans.
Through the CIP, the communities of Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham will continue to be thriving, attractive, and affordable centres for commerce, residence, service, and tourism for New Tecumseth residents and visitors, fostering community pride and promoting each community’s unique heritage and character.
Our Community Improvement Plan Signage Grant Pamphlet provides guidelines for New Business Signage in our Downtown Areas. Please find a link to the guidelines here.
Funding for Downtown Businesses and Properties
This grant is a “one-stop shop” that encourages improvements to building façade elements, upgrades to buildings to meet building code and accessibility requirements, updated signage, awnings and lighting, and encourage landscaping and private parking area improvements.
The purpose of this grant is to ensure greater longevity and viability of buildings in the Town’s downtown cores, restore historic character, and contribute significantly to the beautification of New Tecumseth’s downtown areas. In return, this will help to attract new business and residents into our downtown core, increase tourism and investment, and ensure vitality.
Grant values
The maximum grant value for the eligible costs per property are:
- Facade Improvements: 50% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $25,000, whichever is less.
- Signage, Awning & Lighting: 75% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $2,500, whichever is less.
- Building Code Upgrades: 50% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $20,000, whichever is less.
- Property Improvements: 50% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $25,000, whichever is less.
Each property is permitted a total of $50,000 of funding for these grants, over the lifetime of this Plan.
Please see our Signage Guide Brochure here.
Eligible properties
All commercial, institutional, and mixed-use buildings within the delineated downtown area, as described in Schedule B.
Eligible Costs
Façade Improvement Eligible Costs
- Repair, replacement or restoration of façade masonry, brickwork, architectural detailing or foundation improvements;
- Repair, replacement or new installation of awnings or canopies;
- Painting, cleaning or similar treatments to improve façade materials or enhance durability over the long-term, provided that these improvements are part of a larger improvement project (i.e. are associated with other eligible projects listed herein);
- Window and door replacement, provided it is part of a larger façade improvement project (i.e. associated with other eligible projects listed herein) and provided the improvements represent an improvement in detailing (i.e. lattice) and not merely replacement of glass;
- Projects involving improved access and views of the Boyne River ravine in Alliston, including development of new rooftop patios, seating areas or public lookouts; and,
- Services of an architect, engineer or heritage professional to advise on improvements listed above, including the drafting of a required Condition Assessment.
Signage, Awning and Lighting Improvement Eligible Costs
- Repair, restoration or improvement to existing historic signage;
- Installation of new signage or replacement of signage that meets the Town’s Urban Design Guidelines, Façade Improvement Guidelines and the Beeton Heritage Conservation District Guidelines, where applicable, only where it results in a significant improvement in quality and design;
- Costs associated with the removal of signage which does not comply with the Town’s Urban Design Guidelines, Façade Improvement Guidelines and the Beeton Heritage Conservation District Guidelines, where applicable, provided there is a new sign installed in accordance with these policies and guidelines; and,
- Costs for professional design/architectural services to design the sign.
- Lighting is external only.
Upgrade to Building Code Eligible Costs
- Installation of fire protection systems;
- Relocation or installation of fire escapes;
- Reinforcements of floors, ceilings and/or walls where a structural issue exist and pose a public health concern;
- Improvements to Barrier Free accessibility;
- Construction or alteration of stairs, guard rails and/or handrails (external only); and,
- Any other improvements, related to Building Code upgrades deemed acceptable.
Property and Parking Improvements Eligible Costs
- Landscaping improvements associated with any side yard or rear yard parking lot, to buffer the sidewalk from the parking area;
- Installation or improvements to permanent outdoor seating areas and sidewalk cafes, including fencing and landscaping, provided the seating area is located in the front or side yard, rear yard of properties backing onto the Boyne River ravine, or within the public right-of-way subject to approval from the Town. Non-permanent and moveable elements of an outdoor café may still be considered, on a maximum one-application per business eligibility.
- Improvements to existing parking surfaces, including paving, curbing, repainting, lighting, signage and retrofitting for Low Impact Development. For clarity, repaving of a parking area is only eligible when proven that the parking lot is in a state of significant disrepair (i.e. potholes, pooling of water, etc.). Eligible works must represent an improvement over existing conditions and not merely a life cycle replacement;
- Improvements to pedestrian connections, walkways and designated bicycle parking areas;
- Costs for the services of professional engineer, planner or landscape architect as may be required in association with the improvements noted above.
This grant encourages the development or improvement of residential units in the upper storeys or rear of mixed-use buildings. This program is intended to increase the number of residential units in the downtown areas.
Grant value
50% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $5,000 per residential unit, whichever is less.
A maximum of four (4) units shall be eligible per property, to a maximum of $20,000 per property.
The grant will be paid only upon completion of the project, to the satisfaction of the Town.
Eligible properties
All existing mixed-use buildings within the delineated downtown area, as described in Schedule B, where zoning permits, are eligible for this grant. The ground floor of the building must be used for non-residential uses (e.g. commercial, office or institutional).
Please note, those residential units adjacent to or with access from Dominion Street and the Dominion Street municipal parking lot are only eligible for upgrades to existing units.
Eligible costs
- Any works in existing upper storey residential unit(s) or conversion of vacant/upper storey commercial space to residential dwellings, which bring the unit(s) into compliance with the Ontario Building Code;
- Upper or rear additions or improvements to existing buildings to accommodate new residential units;
- Improvements to the outdoor amenity space associated with existing dwellings, subject to all applicable Town By-laws, policies and guidelines;
- Costs for the services of a professional engineer or architect as may be required in association with the improvements noted above;
- Legacy or legal non-conforming uses may be eligible for this grant, subject to Council approval; and,
- All Town By-laws (including, but not limited to, Zoning By-law, Sign By-law, Property Standards By-law), policies and guidelines must be complied with. This includes parking. The development or maintenance of parking areas is not eligible costs.
This grant assists with the conversion of space from a commercial or non-commercial use to a different commercial use. It is intended to provide flexibility and encourage the continued use of commercial spaces in the downtown area.
Grant value
50% of the eligible costs, to a maximum of $10,000, whichever is less.
Eligible properties
Existing ground floor commercial uses (which are proposed for conversion to another commercial use) or existing ground floor non-commercial uses which are proposed for conversion to a commercial use within the delineated downtown area, as described in Schedule B, where zoning permits.
Eligible costs
- Upgrades to plumbing to comply with the Building Code;
- Upgrades for insulation, doors, windows and walls to comply with fire protection standards;
- Installation of accessibility-related equipment (i.e. ramps, accessible doorways);
- Installation of upgraded fire protection system elements (i.e. required signage, alarms/detectors, sprinkler systems);
- Installation of upgraded or new permanent ventilation systems as may be required for certain uses (i.e. restaurants);
- Upgrades to electrical systems and wiring to comply with the Ontario Building Code;
- Construction or improvement of stairs or railings to meet Ontario Building Code;
- Cost to undertake land-use compatibility study in association with establishment of a permitted, small-scale creative use (i.e. brewery, coffee roaster, studio); and,
- Cost to undertake mitigation measures as a result of a land-use compatibility study in association with establishment of a permitted, micro-scale creative use.
Costs that are not eligible for funding include:
- Non-permanent or moveable fixtures used by the business, such as appliances, furnishings, interior signage, and lighting fixtures;
- Decorative and finishing elements and materials, such as painting, finished flooring, drywall, shelving, counter/bars, and similar elements;
- Replacement or repair of roof shingles/other roofing material considered lifetime maintenance;
- Lifecycle replacements of aged building components; and,
- Replacement of any elements that already meet the Ontario Building Code.
This grant encourages the inclusion of permanent art programming such as mural work, sidewalk art, commemoration, and custom site amenities, into community spaces.
Grant value
75% of the eligible costs, to a maximum of $3,000, whichever is less.
Eligible properties
All properties within the delineated downtown area, as described in Schedule B. Properties outside of the delineated downtown area, but within the Urban Settlement Area Boundaries of Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham (see Schedule A), may be considered by Council based on their community impact.
Eligible Costs
- All required materials necessary for the construction or development of the public art project;
- Costs relating to installation; and,
- Lighting and landscaping costs to highlight the project.
This grant supports the revitalization of privately owned outdoor areas that are often used by members of the public and are perceived to be public spaces.
Grant value
75% of the eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000, whichever is less.
Eligible properties
All properties within the delineated downtown area, as described in Schedule B, that have areas of their property in which members of the public pass through or pause for rest or to socialize. Examples of these spaces include:
- alleyways connecting a rear parking area or other area of the community with the main street;
- front yards or side yards where buildings are recessed to the extent where people may gather and spend time.
This grant does not support areas directly related to the property’s main use (e.g. patio for a restaurant).
Eligible Costs
- Cleaning and updating spaces to increase safety (i.e. washing walls, relocating undesirable equipment, painting);
- Installation of decorative features such as lighting, planters, art work, water features, etc.
- Installation of benches, tables, bike racks, or similar;
- Installation of interactive features (i.e. permanent chess board, permanent ping pong tables);
- Costs relating to the installation of infrastructure to support free public wi-fi;
- Plantings (permanent flower gardens, trees, etc.);
- Installation of signage associated with the POPS; and,
- Installation of electrical outlets required for the proposal.
This grant is available for the Beeton Heritage Conservation District only.
This grant assists property owners in the maintenance and repair of identified historical features on buildings that have been designated as contributing properties within the Beeton Heritage Conservation District (upon its approval).
Grant value
50% of the eligible costs, to a maximum of $3,000, whichever is less.
Eligible properties
Those properties identified as contributing properties within the Beeton Heritage Conservation District (upon its approval).
Eligible Costs
All contributing properties within the Beeton Heritage Conservation District may be eligible to receive a grant toward the conservation and restoration of the heritage features of their properties, as described in the Beeton Heritage Conservation District Plan.
This grant encourages the development and redevelopment of pre-selected properties where there will be a significant increase in social and economic benefits to the community as a result of the proposal.
This grant is administered as a tax increment equivalency grant (TIEG). A TIEG helps to reduce tax increases as a barrier to property investment and helps make development and redevelopment of pre-selected properties an attractive opportunity.
Grant value
The grant value will be a percentage of the municipal tax increase that results from the improvements to the property (i.e. the tax increment).
The grant will be paid to the owner each year for a maximum of 10 years or less, at the discretion of Council. In year one, the value of the grant may equal up to 100% of the tax increment. In subsequent years, the value of the grant shall decrease until it reaches 0% of the tax increment. A payment period of 10 years will be the maximum with the grants being incrementally reduced over the grant period.
The grant will be paid only upon completion of the project, to the satisfaction of the Town. The applicant will be responsible for paying the full value of property taxes in any given year. The grants will be issued annually upon full payment of property taxes.
The total grant value includes eligible costs under the Province of Ontario’s Brownfields Financial Tax Incentive Program, where applicable. Those values identified under the Brownfields Financial Tax Incentive Program are considered separately from the Catalytic Development Criteria.
Eligible costs incurred under the Brownfields Financial Tax Incentive Program are eligible for tax assistance of all or part of the Municipal and education taxes on a brownfield site during the rehabilitation period.
Eligible properties
Only those properties, as described in Schedule C, are eligible for this grant.
Eligible properties must include properties where a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) has been conducted, and that as of the date the Phase II ESA was completed, did not meet the required standards under subparagraph 4i of Section 168.4(1) of the Environmental Protection Act to permit a Record of Site Condition (RSC) for the proposed use to be filed in the Environmental Site Registry.
Eligible Costs
- Removal of debris including all site infrastructure and general improvements for structural safety purposes to meet the minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code;
- Site preparation including construction/improvement of on-site infrastructure (e.g. water services, private sanitary and storm drains and/or private sewers, watermains, roads, curbs and gutters, catch basins, hydro, gas and communication services);
- Expenses related to the relocation of sanitary sewers, storm sewers and watermains within the same property boundaries;
- Demolition of all buildings and structures together with removal and disposal of all materials and debris;
- Capital expenditures for existing building renovation and/or new building construction, including accessibility costs;
- Capital expenditures for new building construction where exceptional design standards are met and result in increased building costs;
- Construction cost premium for the provision of underground parking or structured spaces vs. surface parking;
- Legal fees, consulting fees and financing costs, preparation of a business plan, preparation of professionally prepared drawings, expenses related to designated Heritage Buildings and/or properties as they relate only to specific eligible costs identified above;
- Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Assessment Estimates;
- A partial or complete Phase I or Phase II ESA Study to confirm and describe contamination at the site;
- A Designated Substances and Hazardous Materials Survey to determine designated substances and hazardous materials at the site;
- A Remedial Work Plan/Risk Assessment/Risk Management Plan to develop a plan remove, treat, or otherwise manage contamination found on the site.
- Applicable Planning Act application fees; and,
- Other on-site costs may be eligible at the sole discretion of the Township.
Eligible Costs for those properties requiring brownfield remediation as part of the Brownfield Remediation Tax Assistance, as identified in Section 365.1 of the Municipal Act:
- Phase III ESAs, and Risk Assessment Plans;
- Environmental remediation activities;
- Costs of preparing a RSC, including subsequent subsurface characterization work required to support RSC filing;
- Placing clean fill and grading;
- Installing environmental and/or engineering controls/works as specified in a Risk Assessment completed for the property;
- Monitoring, maintaining and operating environmental and engineering controls/works, as specified in the Phase III ESA and/or Risk Assessment Plan; and
- Environmental insurance premiums.
Funding for Major Developments
This grant encourages the development and redevelopment of pre-selected properties where there will be a significant increase in social and economic benefits to the community as a result of the proposal.
This grant is administered as a tax increment equivalency grant (TIEG). A TIEG helps to reduce tax increases as a barrier to property investment and helps make development and redevelopment of pre-selected properties an attractive opportunity.
Grant value
The grant value will be a percentage of the municipal tax increase that results from the improvements to the property (i.e. the tax increment).
The grant will be paid to the owner each year for a maximum of 10 years or less, at the discretion of Council. In year one, the value of the grant may equal up to 100% of the tax increment. In subsequent years, the value of the grant shall decrease until it reaches 0% of the tax increment. A payment period of 10 years will be the maximum with the grants being incrementally reduced over the grant period.
The grant will be paid only upon completion of the project, to the satisfaction of the Town. The applicant will be responsible for paying the full value of property taxes in any given year. The grants will be issued annually upon full payment of property taxes.
The total grant value includes eligible costs under the Province of Ontario’s Brownfields Financial Tax Incentive Program, where applicable. Those values identified under the Brownfields Financial Tax Incentive Program are considered separately from the Catalytic Development Criteria.
Eligible costs incurred under the Brownfields Financial Tax Incentive Program are eligible for tax assistance of all or part of the Municipal and education taxes on a brownfield site during the rehabilitation period.
Eligible properties
Only those properties, as described in Schedule C, are eligible for this grant.
Eligible properties must include properties where a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) has been conducted, and that as of the date the Phase II ESA was completed, did not meet the required standards under subparagraph 4i of Section 168.4(1) of the Environmental Protection Act to permit a Record of Site Condition (RSC) for the proposed use to be filed in the Environmental Site Registry.
Eligible Costs
- Removal of debris including all site infrastructure and general improvements for structural safety purposes to meet the minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code;
- Site preparation including construction/improvement of on-site infrastructure (e.g. water services, private sanitary and storm drains and/or private sewers, watermains, roads, curbs and gutters, catch basins, hydro, gas and communication services);
- Expenses related to the relocation of sanitary sewers, storm sewers and watermains within the same property boundaries;
- Demolition of all buildings and structures together with removal and disposal of all materials and debris;
- Capital expenditures for existing building renovation and/or new building construction, including accessibility costs;
- Capital expenditures for new building construction where exceptional design standards are met and result in increased building costs;
- Construction cost premium for the provision of underground parking or structured spaces vs. surface parking;
- Legal fees, consulting fees and financing costs, preparation of a business plan, preparation of professionally prepared drawings, expenses related to designated Heritage Buildings and/or properties as they relate only to specific eligible costs identified above;
- Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Assessment Estimates;
- A partial or complete Phase I or Phase II ESA Study to confirm and describe contamination at the site;
- A Designated Substances and Hazardous Materials Survey to determine designated substances and hazardous materials at the site;
- A Remedial Work Plan/Risk Assessment/Risk Management Plan to develop a plan remove, treat, or otherwise manage contamination found on the site.
- Applicable Planning Act application fees; and,
- Other on-site costs may be eligible at the sole discretion of the Township.
Eligible Costs for those properties requiring brownfield remediation as part of the Brownfield Remediation Tax Assistance, as identified in Section 365.1 of the Municipal Act:
- Phase III ESAs, and Risk Assessment Plans;
- Environmental remediation activities;
- Costs of preparing a RSC, including subsequent subsurface characterization work required to support RSC filing;
- Placing clean fill and grading;
- Installing environmental and/or engineering controls/works as specified in a Risk Assessment completed for the property;
- Monitoring, maintaining and operating environmental and engineering controls/works, as specified in the Phase III ESA and/or Risk Assessment Plan; and
- Environmental insurance premiums.
This grant is intended to provide financial incentive to stimulate new investment in targeted economic sectors for the purposes of expanding and diversifying New Tecumseth’s economy. It will also apply to projects that demonstrate a major investment resulting in a significant positive impact on the local economy and workforce.
This grant is administered as a tax increment equivalency grant (TIEG). A TIEG helps to reduce tax increases as a barrier to property investment and help make investing in the Town’s Employment Areas an attractive opportunity.
Grant values
The grant value will be a percentage of the municipal tax increase which results from the improvements to the property (i.e. the tax increment).
The grant will be paid to the owner each year for a maximum of 10 years or less, at the discretion of Council. In year one, the value of the grant may equal up to 100% of the tax increment. In subsequent years, the value of the grant shall decrease until it reaches 0% of the tax increment. In no case shall the total value of all grants issued over the grant period exceed 100% of the eligible costs of the project. A payment period of 10 years will be the maximum with the grants being incrementally reduced over the grant period.
The grant will be paid only upon completion of the project, to the satisfaction of the Town. The applicant will be responsible for paying the full value of property taxes in any given year. The grants will be issued annually upon full payment of property taxes.
Eligible properties
All properties located within the limits of the Urban Settlement Boundaries of Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham (see Schedule A) and designated Employment Area 1 and 2, as identified in the Town’s Official Plan.
Eligible Costs
- Demolition of existing buildings;
- Development or redevelopment of a building or property, including improvements and expansions to existing buildings;
- Adaptive reuse, building rehabilitation and retrofit works;
- Upgrading on-site infrastructure including water services, sanitary sewers, and storm water management facilities (including low impact development infrastructure);
- Development application fees (including Zoning By-law Amendments, Removal of a Holding Symbol, Site Plan Control and Minor Variance);
- Fees associated with Land-use compatibility studies;
- Costs associated with mitigation measures identified in land use compatibility studies directly associated with the eligible development or redevelopment; and
- Legal fees, consulting fees and financing costs, preparation of a business plan, preparation of professionally prepared drawings as they relate only to specific eligible costs identified above.
This grant incentivizes the development of purpose-built rental dwelling units and affordable dwelling units within the Town.
This grant is administered as a tax increment equivalency grant (TIEG). A TIEG helps to reduce tax increases as a barrier to property investment and helps make the development purpose-built rental dwelling units an attractive opportunity.
Grant value
The grant value will be a percentage of the municipal tax increase which results from the improvements to the property (i.e. the tax increment). The grant will be paid to the owner each year for a maximum of 10 years or less, at the discretion of the Review Committee.
The maximum value of the grant may equal up to 80% of the tax increment. In subsequent years, the value of the grant shall decrease until it reaches 0% of the tax increment.
Should the proposal contain a minimum of 20% of the total proposed dwelling units as affordable units, as defined in this Plan and in accordance with the provincial definition of affordable units, the applicant may be eligible for an additional 20% of relief to a maximum of 100%.
In no case shall the total value of all grants issued over the grant period exceed 100% of the eligible costs of the project.
A payment period of 10 years shall be the maximum with the grants being incrementally reduced over the grant period.
The grant will be paid only upon completion of the project, to the satisfaction of the Town. The applicant will be responsible for paying the full value of property taxes in any given year. The grants will be issued annually upon full payment of property taxes.
Eligible properties
All properties located within the limits of the Urban Settlement Boundaries of Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham (see Schedule A), that are zoned to permit this use.
Eligible costs
The following list of eligible costs directly relate to the development of new rental dwelling units only. The grant does not apply to any works related to commercial or institutional components of a mixed-use development proposal.
- Removal of debris including all site infrastructure and general improvements for structural safety purposes to meet the minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code;
- Site preparation including construction/improvement of on-site infrastructure (e.g. water services, private sanitary and storm drains and/or private sewers, watermains, roads, curbs and gutters, catch basins, hydro, gas and communication services);
- Expenses related to the relocation of sanitary sewers, storm sewers and watermains within the same property boundaries;
- Demolition of all buildings and structures together with removal and disposal of all materials and debris;
- Capital expenditures for new building construction or additions, including accessibility costs;
- Capital expenditures for new building construction or additions where exceptional design standards are met and result in increased building costs;
- Construction cost premium for the provision of underground parking or structured spaces vs. surface parking;
- Legal fees, consulting fees and financing costs, preparation of a business plan, preparation of professionally prepared drawings, expenses related to designated Heritage Buildings and/or properties as they relate only to specific eligible costs identified above; and,
- Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Assessment Estimates.
Funding for Residential Developments
This grant encourages the development or improvement of residential units in the upper storeys or rear of mixed-use buildings. This program is intended to increase the number of residential units in the downtown areas.
Grant values
50% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $5,000 per residential unit, whichever is less.
A maximum of four (4) units shall be eligible per property, to a maximum of $20,000 per property.
The grant will be paid only upon completion of the project, to the satisfaction of the Town.
Eligible properties
All existing mixed-use buildings within the delineated downtown area, as described in Schedule B, where zoning permits, are eligible for this grant. The ground floor of the building must be used for non-residential uses (e.g. commercial, office or institutional).
Please note, those residential units adjacent to or with access from Dominion Street and the Dominion Street municipal parking lot are only eligible for upgrades to existing units.
Eligible Costs
- Any works in existing upper storey residential unit(s) or conversion of vacant/upper storey commercial space to residential dwellings, which bring the unit(s) into compliance with the Ontario Building Code;
- Upper or rear additions or improvements to existing buildings to accommodate new residential units;
- Improvements to the outdoor amenity space associated with existing dwellings, subject to all applicable Town By-laws, policies and guidelines;
- Costs for the services of a professional engineer or architect as may be required in association with the improvements noted above;
- Legacy or legal non-conforming uses may be eligible for this grant, subject to Council approval; and,
- All Town By-laws (including, but not limited to, Zoning By-law, Sign By-law, Property Standards By-law), policies and guidelines must be complied with. This includes parking. The development or maintenance of parking areas is not eligible costs.
This grant incentivizes the development of purpose-built rental dwelling units and affordable dwelling units within the Town.
This grant is administered as a tax increment equivalency grant (TIEG). A TIEG helps to reduce tax increases as a barrier to property investment and helps make the development purpose-built rental dwelling units an attractive opportunity.
Grant value
The grant value will be a percentage of the municipal tax increase which results from the improvements to the property (i.e. the tax increment). The grant will be paid to the owner each year for a maximum of 10 years or less, at the discretion of the Review Committee.
The maximum value of the grant may equal up to 80% of the tax increment. In subsequent years, the value of the grant shall decrease until it reaches 0% of the tax increment.
Should the proposal contain a minimum of 20% of the total proposed dwelling units as affordable units, as defined in this Plan and in accordance with the provincial definition of affordable units, the applicant may be eligible for an additional 20% of relief to a maximum of 100%.
In no case shall the total value of all grants issued over the grant period exceed 100% of the eligible costs of the project.
A payment period of 10 years shall be the maximum with the grants being incrementally reduced over the grant period.
The grant will be paid only upon completion of the project, to the satisfaction of the Town. The applicant will be responsible for paying the full value of property taxes in any given year. The grants will be issued annually upon full payment of property taxes.
Eligible properties
All properties located within the limits of the Urban Settlement Boundaries of Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham (see Schedule A), that are zoned to permit this use.
Eligible costs
The following list of eligible costs directly relate to the development of new rental dwelling units only. The grant does not apply to any works related to commercial or institutional components of a mixed-use development proposal.
- Removal of debris including all site infrastructure and general improvements for structural safety purposes to meet the minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code;
- Site preparation including construction/improvement of on-site infrastructure (e.g. water services, private sanitary and storm drains and/or private sewers, watermains, roads, curbs and gutters, catch basins, hydro, gas and communication services);
- Expenses related to the relocation of sanitary sewers, storm sewers and watermains within the same property boundaries;
- Demolition of all buildings and structures together with removal and disposal of all materials and debris;
- Capital expenditures for new building construction or additions, including accessibility costs;
- Capital expenditures for new building construction or additions where exceptional design standards are met and result in increased building costs;
- Construction cost premium for the provision of underground parking or structured spaces vs. surface parking;
- Legal fees, consulting fees and financing costs, preparation of a business plan, preparation of professionally prepared drawings, expenses related to designated Heritage Buildings and/or properties as they relate only to specific eligible costs identified above; and,
- Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Assessment Estimates.
This grant encourages the development and redevelopment of pre-selected properties where there will be a significant increase in social and economic benefits to the community as a result of the proposal.
This grant is administered as a tax increment equivalency grant (TIEG). A TIEG helps to reduce tax increases as a barrier to property investment and helps make development and redevelopment of pre-selected properties an attractive opportunity.
Grant value
The grant value will be a percentage of the municipal tax increase that results from the improvements to the property (i.e. the tax increment).
The grant will be paid to the owner each year for a maximum of 10 years or less, at the discretion of Council. In year one, the value of the grant may equal up to 100% of the tax increment. In subsequent years, the value of the grant shall decrease until it reaches 0% of the tax increment. A payment period of 10 years will be the maximum with the grants being incrementally reduced over the grant period.
The grant will be paid only upon completion of the project, to the satisfaction of the Town. The applicant will be responsible for paying the full value of property taxes in any given year. The grants will be issued annually upon full payment of property taxes.
The total grant value includes eligible costs under the Province of Ontario’s Brownfields Financial Tax Incentive Program, where applicable. Those values identified under the Brownfields Financial Tax Incentive Program are considered separately from the Catalytic Development Criteria.
Eligible costs incurred under the Brownfields Financial Tax Incentive Program are eligible for tax assistance of all or part of the Municipal and education taxes on a brownfield site during the rehabilitation period.
Eligible properties
Only those properties, as described in Schedule C, are eligible for this grant.
Eligible properties must include properties where a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) has been conducted, and that as of the date the Phase II ESA was completed, did not meet the required standards under subparagraph 4i of Section 168.4(1) of the Environmental Protection Act to permit a Record of Site Condition (RSC) for the proposed use to be filed in the Environmental Site Registry.
Eligible Costs
- Removal of debris including all site infrastructure and general improvements for structural safety purposes to meet the minimum requirements of the Ontario Building Code;
- Site preparation including construction/improvement of on-site infrastructure (e.g. water services, private sanitary and storm drains and/or private sewers, watermains, roads, curbs and gutters, catch basins, hydro, gas and communication services);
- Expenses related to the relocation of sanitary sewers, storm sewers and watermains within the same property boundaries;
- Demolition of all buildings and structures together with removal and disposal of all materials and debris;
- Capital expenditures for existing building renovation and/or new building construction, including accessibility costs;
- Capital expenditures for new building construction where exceptional design standards are met and result in increased building costs;
- Construction cost premium for the provision of underground parking or structured spaces vs. surface parking;
- Legal fees, consulting fees and financing costs, preparation of a business plan, preparation of professionally prepared drawings, expenses related to designated Heritage Buildings and/or properties as they relate only to specific eligible costs identified above;
- Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Assessment Estimates;
- A partial or complete Phase I or Phase II ESA Study to confirm and describe contamination at the site;
- A Designated Substances and Hazardous Materials Survey to determine designated substances and hazardous materials at the site;
- A Remedial Work Plan/Risk Assessment/Risk Management Plan to develop a plan remove, treat, or otherwise manage contamination found on the site.
- Applicable Planning Act application fees; and,
- Other on-site costs may be eligible at the sole discretion of the Township.
Eligible Costs for those properties requiring brownfield remediation as part of the Brownfield Remediation Tax Assistance, as identified in Section 365.1 of the Municipal Act:
- Phase III ESAs, and Risk Assessment Plans;
- Environmental remediation activities;
- Costs of preparing a RSC, including subsequent subsurface characterization work required to support RSC filing;
- Placing clean fill and grading;
- Installing environmental and/or engineering controls/works as specified in a Risk Assessment completed for the property;
- Monitoring, maintaining and operating environmental and engineering controls/works, as specified in the Phase III ESA and/or Risk Assessment Plan; and
- Environmental insurance premiums.
What is the Application Process?
For Facade, Building, and Property Improvement Grants of less than $5,000:
- Submit an Expression of Interest form
- Discuss your project with Town staff to determine eligibility
- Submit an Application Form
- Town staff review application
- Approval of grant if eligibility criteria are met and program budget permits
For all other grants:
- Submit an Expression of Interest form
- Attend a Pre-Consultation meeting with Town staff
- Submit an Application Form
- Town staff review application
- Town staff report presented to Council
- Council decision
Alliston Business Improvement Area:
Businesses within the Alliston Business Improvement Area (ABIA) may be eligible for additional funding from the ABIA Board for the following CIP programs:
- Facade, Building and Property Improvement Grant
- Downtown Residential Improvement Grant
- Commercial At-Grade Conversion Grant
- Public Art Grant
- Privately-Owned Public Spaces Grant
Prior to undertaking any work, contact ABIA at info@allistonbia.com learn more about the funding available and the application process.
Incentives Programs
Grants, loans, and support resources to help your business grow and succeed in the Town of New Tecumseth are available from a variety of sources. Contact us to discuss your plans and find out if your business is eligible for these development incentive programs.
Municipal Incentives
- The current rate is $111,560 which includes County and Education fees.
- The current rate is $71,728 which includes County and Education fees.
Most would be payable at building permit issuance, however some cases would be at the earliest of date of first occupancy or occupancy permit.
- The finance department at 705-435-3900 or by email.
- address
- zoning if available
- type of development (commercial, industrial, residential or mixed use)
- number of units being developed if apartments and how many are 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom etc.
- size of proposed development in m2 for commercial and industrial
- demolition if applicable and what is being demolished – house, commercial building etc.
- expansion m2 and existing m2 of the development
- An applicable credit will be granted towards the cost of the current development charges if the structure being demolished is occupiable at the time of demolition. The rebuild must be done within two years from the date of the demolition permit issuance in order to receive a development charge credit.
- A hydro bill that clearly shows the property address that has recently been paid.
Provincial Government Incentives
- Applies to any site plan control applications received by the Town as detailed in the Development Charges Act, 1997.
- Freezing of rates for Municipal and County development charges at applicable date a complete site plan control application is received.
Yes, interest will be applied from the time of complete site plan control application submission to the date of building permit issuance as set out in the Development Charges Act, 1997.
- Accrues from the month following the date of complete site plan application to when the development charge is paid in full. See the interest policy for further details.
- Deferrals are only applicable to institution and rental housing that is not non-profit and nonprofit developments.
- Developer must notify Town within 5 days of occupancy or the full development charge is payable immediately with interest accrued from the date it first became payable.
Federal Government Incentives
- Applies to any site plan control applications received by the Town as detailed in the Development Charges Act, 1997.
- Freezing of rates for Municipal and County development charges at applicable date a complete site plan control application is received.
Yes, interest will be applied from the time of complete site plan control application submission to the date of building permit issuance as set out in the Development Charges Act, 1997.
- Accrues from the month following the date of complete site plan application to when the development charge is paid in full. See the interest policy for further details.
- Deferrals are only applicable to institution and rental housing that is not non-profit and nonprofit developments.
- Developer must notify Town within 5 days of occupancy or the full development charge is payable immediately with interest accrued from the date it first became payable.
Development Charges
Development Charges are collected to assist in financing capital costs associated with infrastructure and municipal services to support growth. This infrastructure can be used by all residents who live within the Town of New Tecumseth and may include:
- Development Related Studies
- Library Services
- Fire and Rescue
- Joint Police Services
- Parks and Recreation Services
- Public Works
- Roads and Related
- Water and Wastewater Services
A Development Charge Background Study conducted by Hemson Consulting Ltd. was adopted in 2021 and included growth forecasts and eligible local municipal servicing requirements. Using this information By-law 2021-166 came into effect January 1, 2022. Below are the rates effective July 1, 2026:
Other Relevant Information
- Residential rates are calculated based on type of dwelling – single family dwelling, apartment, or townhouse.
- Commercial and industrial rates are based on m2 of area being developed.
- The Development Charge Pamphlet provides a summary of development charges.
- Development charge rates are adjusted semi-annually in January and July in accordance with the most recent Statistics Canada Quarterly Building Construction Price Index.
- Development charges are collected on behalf of the County of Simcoe, the Simcoe County District School Board and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board which are independently approved by those organizations.
- The 2025 Statement of the Treasurer details the activity and balances relating to development charges.
Please note that the following information is based on current legislation and is subject to change at anytime.
Development Charge FAQ’s
- The current rate is $112,102 which includes County and Education fees.
- The current rate is $72,031 which includes County and Education fees.
Most would be payable at building permit issuance, however some cases would be at the earliest of date of first occupancy or occupancy permit.
- The finance department at 705-435-3900 or by email.
- address
- zoning if available
- type of development (commercial, industrial, residential or mixed use)
- number of units being developed if apartments and how many are 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom etc.
- size of proposed development in m2 for commercial and industrial
- demolition if applicable and what is being demolished – house, commercial building etc.
- expansion m2 and existing m2 of the development
- An applicable credit will be granted towards the cost of the current development charges if the structure being demolished is occupiable at the time of demolition. The rebuild must be done within two years from the date of the demolition permit issuance in order to receive a development charge credit.
- A hydro bill that clearly shows the property address that has recently been paid.
Applications that require a Site Plan Control Application
- Applies to any site plan control application received by the Town in accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1997.
- Development Charge rates for Municipal and County are frozen as of the date of a complete Site Plan Control application is received and remain in effect for a period of 18 months, provided the application is approved.
Yes, interest will be applied from the time of complete site plan control application submission to the date of building permit issuance as set out in the Development Charges Act, 1997.
- Accrues from the month following the date of complete site plan application to when the development charge is paid in full. See the interest policy for further details.
- Yes, certain types of developments can be deferred until occupancy.
Site Alterations
Site alteration activities shall be undertaken in compliance with the Town of New Tecumseth’s Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116 which prohibits and regulates site alterations on lands within the Town’s boundary limits that includes areas of the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116 defines Site Alteration, as any activity that involves the dumping, grading, removing, movement or excavating of fill or soil.
When is a Permit not required?
A Site Alteration Permit is not required for any Site Alterations undertaken for the activities provided under the provision of the Exemption and Exception set out in Sections 4 and 5 of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116. Section 5.1(c) of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116 provides an Exception provision more specifically related to common site alteration activities for such purposes of property maintenance or minor enhancements which includes adding to flower beds, vegetable gardens, lawn dressing, driveway topping/capping or construction of a fence, pool, pond, landscaping or other accessory structures, provided that:
- the site alteration does not exceed 50 cubic metres, or approximately 5 dump truck loads on properties located within the urban settlement boundaries;
- the site alteration does not exceed 300 cubic metres, or approximately 30 dump truck loads on properties located outside the urban settlement boundaries;
- the existing grade of the lands has not been increased pursuant to Section 5.1(c) of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116 in the previous twelve (12) months; and
- the minimum standards set out in Section 8. 0 of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116 are complied with.
Refer to the By-law for complete Exemption and Exception details.
When is a Permit required?
Notwithstanding the provisions of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116, a property Owner may apply for a variance or exception to the prohibitions set out in in Section 3 of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116. The property Owner shall follow the application process and requirements based on the size and category of site alteration as follows:
Small Scale Site Alteration (less than 1,000m3)
Permit: Required
Agreement: Not Required
Large Scale Site Alteration (1,000m3 or more)
Permit: Required
Agreement: Required
Replacement of Topsoil for Agricultural Purposes
Permit: Required
Agreement: Not Required
It is recommended that property Owners review and become familiar with the Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116 together with the Site Alteration and Fill Permit Guidelines to determine the feasibility of the site alteration proposal and financial obligations when considering an Application for Site Alteration and Fill Permit. The Guidelines provide a greater overview to better understand the requirements of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116.
Site Alteration and Fill Permit Guidelines
- Appendix A – Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116
- Appendix A.1 – Schedule A – Town Boundary Limits
- Appendix A.2 – Schedule B – Oak Ridges Moraine EP Zones
- Appendix B – Fees & Charges By-Law
- Appendix C – Application Template
- Appendix D – Conditions Template
- Appendix E – Plan Template
- Appendix F – Submission Details & Requirements
- Appendix G – Signage Requirements
- Appendix H – Sign Posting Declaration
- Appendix I – Public Information Meeting Notice
- Appendix J – Order to Disclose Activity Template
- Appendix K – Administrative Process Flow Chart
- Appendix L – Tree & Natural Vegetation By-Law
- Appendix M – MECP Rules for Soil Management and Soil Quality Standards
- Appendix N – Town Accessible Information and Communication Policy
- Appendix O – Guide to Creating Accessible Documents
If your property is regulated, you may require a permit from your Conservation Authority before applying for a building permit. Additionally, your ARU may be required to comply with further setback requirements.
Community Engagement
Complaints
Any concerns with site alteration and fill activities may be directed to the Town’s Engineering and Development Department via email.
Permit Application Notifications & Public Information Consultation Meetings
As per the provisions set out in Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116, Applicants are required to post notice and signage on the property, distribute hand delivered notices and where applicable, host a Public Information Consultation Meeting. These provisions are intended to adequately notify neighbours and the general Community of application and an opportunity to provide input based on the size and category of site alteration as follows:
Small Scale Site Alteration (less than 1,000m3)
NOTICE Signage: Required
NOTICE Hand Delivered: Not Required
Public Meeting: Not Required
Large Scale Site Alteration (1,000m3 or more)
NOTICE Signage: Required
NOTICE Hand Delivered: Required
Public Meeting: Required
Replacement of Topsoil for Agricultural Purposes
NOTICE Signage: Required
NOTICE Hand Delivered: Required
Public Meeting: Required
Current Permit application notifications and scheduled Public meetings can be viewed on the Town’s Public Notices webpage.
Residential Lot Grading
Residential Lot Grading and Maintenance Responsibilities
Lot grading refers to sloping the ground surface on a property to direct the flow of surface water, which is typically conveyed off your property via shallow, sloped channels also known as swales.
Whenever it rains, a properly graded property will direct the water flow away from your home and off your lot without causing any impact to your property or your neighbour’s. Unfortunately, this stormwater management practice is commonly neglected by Property owners when planning and undertaking property improvements.
In accordance with the Town of New Tecumseth’s Site Alteration and Fill By-law, the responsibility to rectify private surface drainage problems is assigned and designated as follows:
- Developers and/or Property owners in the case of an unassumed plan of subdivision
- Property owners in the case of an assumed plan of subdivision.
Tips:
- Do not alter the grading or slope of a drainage swale, and do not obstruct the water flow by constructing a permanent structure within the swale (e.g. storage shed, raised flower bed/garden, etc.) and/or when undertaking other general landscape improvements.
- When in doubt, seek the advice of Professionals when planning property improvements to mitigate the potential to cause any impact to your property and/or your neighbour’s.
Once new subdivisions have been constructed to municipal standards and the developer has fulfilled all obligations, the maintenance of the roads, services, and other infrastructure within the subdivision is taken over by the Town. This transfer of maintenance responsibility and ownership of the subdivision roads and infrastructure is known as assumption.
Once the developer has fulfilled their obligations and subdivision has been assumed, enforcement of minor landscaping enhancements on private property is not undertaken by the Town’s By-law department unless there is a clear property standards violation, such as a water being directly discharged on the adjacent property. The Town does not get involved in resolving grading disputes between neighbours which would typically be considered a private civil mater.
Minor landscaping enhancements on private property, including flower beds, vegetable gardens, law dressing, driveway topping/capping, or construction of a fence, pool, pond, landscaping, or other accessory structures are generally exempt from Site Alteration Permits. It is the property Owner’s responsibility to ensure that the improvements are not negatively impacting their neighbours.
Tips:
- If drainage problems arise between private properties, communication with your neighbour is the best first step as they may not realize there is a problem.
- If you are not sure what is causing the problem or how to address it, contact a professional engineer, reputable landscaper, or foundation drainage expert.