Construction Assistance Grant

 Phase 1 – Is your project eligible?

• The property must be located in one of the designated project areas.
  • To find out, search your property address in the Housing Community Improvement Plans Map 
  • Property outside the Strategic Core Areas? Look at the Housing Community Improvement Plan Grants page
• The construction project must have a valid building permit and be build in compliance of the Ontario Building Code and all local zoning requirements. It must also meet any design guidelines or site plan controls for the property.
• Property owners who would like to apply for this grant need to fill out an application form and send it to the City of Thunder Bay Planning Services Division, along with a copy of their most recent property tax bill.
• If the applicant is not the property owner, they need written consent of the property owner to apply. 
• The cost of the construction project must be at least $10,000.
• To monitor the success and promote the program, before and after photos of interior and/or exterior improvements shall be provided.  

 Phase 2 – Prepare and submit your application 

Questions? Email buildtbay@thunderbay.ca

 Phase 3 – Application review 

• Your application is evaluated for completely and accuracy 

• If your application is complete, – it will move into internal review  

• If your application is incomplete, you would will be notified 

Questions? Email buildtbay@thunderbay.ca 

 Phase 4 – Internal review 

•  The verified and complete application is reviewed against the grant eligibility criteria

 Phase 5 – Funding decision 

•  If your application is successful,  you will be notified of conditional approval.

 Phase 6 – Apply for your building permit

•  You have 60 days from the date of conditional approval to apply for your building permit 

• If you do not apply within 60 days your application will be terminated 

 Phase 7 – Complete the financial agreement & construct your project 

•  Once you’ve applied for the building permit, the Financial Agreement can be completed and you can start your project 

 Phase 8 – Close your project 

• After your project is complete, request your final inspection from Building Services
• Once your inspection is complete, send the following information to buildtbay@thunderbay.ca 
  • Photos of your completed project 
  • Proof of paid invoices and receipts for the work that was completed as a file attachment 
    • Inspection information from Building Services 
• Your final grant amount will be calculated based on eligible expenses  
• The payment will be made and your project will be finished!