Before applying for GCIP
Planning Services Staff recommend that those interested in applying for the Growth Community Improvement Plan (GCIP) email growthcip@northbay.ca or call 705-474-0400 ext. 2402 to pre-consult before applying. Staff will be able to assist potential applicants by discussing how the project might best fit with the parameters of the program.
Target Areas
The Growth Community Improvement Plan (GCIP) is divided in 4 target areas. Each Target Area has specific financial incentives for successful applicants. These financial incentives encourage beautification, job creation, new housing units, and more.
- Downtown Target Area Map
- Downtown Target Area Guideline Document
- Downtown Target Area Information Sheet
- Downtown Target Area Application Form
- Façade Improvement Grant Application Package (only applicable if you are applying for the 'Façade Improvement Grant')
If you have additional questions, comments or concerns about Downtown Target Area applications, please contact Joel Therrien by emailing growthcip@northbay.ca or calling 705-474-0400 ext. 2404.
- Housing Target Area Map
- Housing Target Area Guideline Document
- Housing Target Area Information Sheet
- Housing Target Area Application Form
If you have additional questions, comments or concerns about Housing Target Area applications, please contact Adam Curran by emailing growthcip@northbay.ca or calling 705-474-0400 ext. 2402.
- Industrial Target Area Map
- Industrial Target Area Guideline Document
- Industrial Target Area Information Sheet
- Industrial Target Area Application Form
If you have additional questions, comments or concerns about Industrial Target Area applications, please contact Adam Curran by emailing growthcip@northbay.ca or calling 705-474-0400 ext. 2402.
- Waterfront Target Area Map
- Waterfront Target Area Guideline Document
- Waterfront Target Area Information Sheet
- Waterfront Target Area Application Form
If you have additional questions, comments or concerns about Waterfront Target Area applications, please contact Joel Therrien by emailing growthcip@northbay.ca or calling 705-474-0400 ext. 2404.
Expansion of Housing Target Area
The Housing Target Area has now been expanded to the city's entire Settlement Area, as identified in Schedule 1 of the city's Official Plan. Property owners in this area may be eligible to receive financial incentives for development or redevelopment projects that increase the number of residential dwelling units on their properties.
The program now also offers an enhanced Tax Increment Rebate for units that remain affordable for a period of 20 years. For more information, please see the 'Housing Target Area' tab on this webpage and/or contact Adam Curran by emailing growthcip@northbay.ca or calling 705-474-0400 ext. 2402.
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