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.
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.
If you have additional questions, comments or concerns about Downtown Target Area applications, please email growthcip@northbay.ca or call 705-474-0400 ext. 2402.
Starting January 2026, the City of North Bay is offering Three Streams of Top-Up Funding under Year 2 of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). Applicants must choose one stream to apply for. Submissions will be evaluated based on eligibility criteria and available funding for each stream.
This incentive can provide up to 75%, up to a maximum of $25,000 per dwelling unit for properties in the urban area. Please note that properties must be connected to municipal sewer and water services to be eligible.
If you have additional questions, comments or concerns about Housing Target Area applications, please email growthcip@northbay.ca or call 705-474-0400 ext. 2402.
If you have additional questions, comments or concerns about Industrial Target Area applications, please email growthcip@northbay.ca or call 705-474-0400 ext. 2402.
If you have additional questions, comments or concerns about Waterfront Target Area applications, please email growthcip@northbay.ca or call 705-474-0400 ext. 2402.