CIP & Downtown Master Plan

The CIP Implementation Committee reviews applications quarterly. The process is as follows:

1. Applicants submit the form and supporting documents before the intake period deadline.
2. Municipal staff confirms receipt of the submission and follows up with the applicant if more information is needed and/or the application is incomplete.
3. Applicant provides additional requested documents and/or information.
4. The CIP Implementation Committee will meet the following week after the deadline to discuss eligible applications.
5. Projects the CIP Implementation Committee accepts will proceed to the next Municipal Council meeting with a staff recommendation to fund the projects.
6. For applications that Council approves, staff will contact applicants to establish a CIP funding agreement.
7. Once a funding agreement has been signed, the applicant can initiate the works associated with the improvement project.

Intake Period Deadlines:

Q1 Intake - March 31, 2023 @4:30pm EST

Q2 Intake - June 30, 2023 @4:30pm EST

Q3 Intake - September 29, 2023 @4:30pm EST

Q4 Intake - December 22, 2023 @ 4:30pm EST

The beautification program is intended to encourage property owners to undertake projects that improve the overall visual appeal and quality of their building exterior and property. This program is meant to support works such as façade improvement, landscaping, and/or signage installation / repair.

For a brief overview of the program, see the Beautification Program brochure.

Eligible Areas:

Downtown Strathroy (map)
Caradoc Street South Commercial Corridor (map)
High Street Industrial Park (map)
Mount Brydges Commercial Core (map)
Melbourne Commercial Core (map)

Please contact the Development Services Co-ordinator for more information on the application process.

The intensification and redevelopment program is intended to promote the rehabilitation of properties which may require improvements to comply with minimum code requirements, and support the functional redevelopment and renovation of buildings or properties necessary for new or expanded uses. This program also encourages infill projects to increase the efficient use of lands and services within the core areas of the Municipality.

For a brief overview of the program, see the Intensification & Redevelopment Program brochure.

Eligible Areas:

Downtown Strathroy (map)
Caradoc Street South Commercial Corridor (map)
Mount Brydges Commercial Core (map)
Melbourne Commercial Core (map)

Please contact the Development Services Co-ordinator for more information on the application process.

The additional unit program is designed to assist property owners with the cost of creating new residential rental units on eligible properties. In addition to new units, this program will also assist property owners with costs associated with bringing non-compliant units up to code to legalize existing units and ensure the safety and wellbeing of tenants is maintained.

For a brief overview of the program, see the Additional Unit Program brochure.

Eligible Areas:

Entire Municipality

Please contact the Development Services Co-ordinator for more information on the application process.

For a brief overview of the program, see the Downtown Rental Housing Program brochure.

Eligible Areas:

Downtown Strathroy (map)
Mount Brydges Commercial Core (map)

Please contact the Development Services Co-ordinator for more information on the application process.

The attainable housing program is intended to encourage the development of attainable rental housing in Strathroy and Mount Brydges through the provision of financial incentives. These will seek to ease the financial burden of attainable housing development and increase the number of available units.

For a brief overview of the program, see the Attainable Housing Program brochure.

Eligible Areas:

Downtown Strathroy (map)
Mount Brydges Commercial Core (map)

Please contact the Development Services Co-ordinator for more information on the application process.

The heritage program is intended to support works associated with the conservation and preservation of designated heritage buildings under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act within Strathroy-Caradoc. This program seeks to encourage and strengthen a culture of heritage preservation in the community, while presenting opportunities for new heritage buildings/properties to be designated and preserved under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

For a brief overview of the program, see the Heritage Program brochure.

Eligible Areas:

Entire Municipality

Please contact the Development Services Co-ordinator for more information on the application process.

The Public Art & Interim Use program is intended to encourage the enhancement and promotion of local art and culture and support innovative interim uses on vacant / underdeveloped private lands to eliminate activity gaps or “dead zones” in the core areas of the Municipality.

For a brief overview of the program, see the Public Art & Interim Use Program brochure.

Eligible Areas:

Entire Municipality

Please contact the Development Services Co-ordinator for more information on the application process.

The Urban Economic Development Program is intended to assist with the creation of jobs and diversification of the local economy by incentivising exceptional projects which closely align with the economic development goals and priorities of the community.

For a brief overview of the program, see the Urban Economic Development Program brochure.

Eligible Areas:

Molnar Industrial Park (map)
High Street Industrial Park (map)
Mount Brydges Economic Area (map)

Please contact the Development Services Co-ordinator for more information on the application process.

The Rural Economy & Agri-Tourism program is intended to assist with the creation of more jobs and purposeful diversification of the rural economy. This will be accomplished through the provision of financial incentives for the establishment or expansion of on-farm diversified business, rural-commercial, agritourism, or other commercial recreation uses in the rural area to promote growth and resiliency.

For a brief overview of the program, see the Rural Economic Development & Agri-Tourism Program brochure.

Eligible Areas:

Rural Area (map)

Please contact the Development Services Co-ordinator for more information on the application process.

This program will encourage the pursuit of improvements to buildings and properties that incorporate Low Impact Design (LID) elements, green technologies, sustainable building materials, energy efficiency, and/or active transportation.

For a brief overview of the program, see the Environment & Sustainability Program brochure.

Eligible Areas:

Entire Municipality

Please contact the Development Services Co-ordinator for more information on the application process.