Vacant Businesses Incentive Program
Amount:
$30.000
Type of Program:
Rebate
Description:
The Vacant Businesses Incentive Program encourages the purchase or rental of vacant buildings within the limits of the City of Bathurst, thus encouraging economic development in the City of Bathurst and contributing to the beautification of the surrounding areas.
Comments on Funding:
Funding is up to 3% of renovations made to the eligible property, with a maximum amount of $30,000.00. In addition, the City will provide a tax rebate based on the value of the building permit for the renovations.
The rebates will be on a declining scale, for the duration of the contract as follows:
- 1Year 1: 75%;
- 2Year 2: 50%;
- 3Year 3: 25%;
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling deadline
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
Application Steps:
the applicant will schedule an appointment with the Program Administrator who will determine eligibility. The applicant must be ready to provide information on the property and the proposed project;
the City will then establish the amount of the contribution and provide the applicant with a written Agreement;
the contribution will be paid in the year following the receipt of confirmation from the Planning Department that the building inspection is complete, and that the applicant has complied with all the terms of the Agreement.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Program Contact:
