Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan

The City has adopted the new Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan (GSCIP). Highlights of the new GSCIP include:

  • New CIP boundaries
  • A general combination of three former CIPs (Strategic Core Areas, Brownfields, Affordable Housing)
  • A new Housing Accelerator Program applicable to the nodes and requiring a minimum of three net new dwelling units to be eligible
  • A refinement of the Façade Improvement Program eligibility criteria to provide further guidance on aesthetics, historical preservation, durability, energy efficiency, and accessibility.
  • General updates throughout to improve general requirements and descriptions of programs

Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan

GSCIP Brochure

Eligibility
Property owners and tenants located with the CIP Areas are eligible to participate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the City of Greater Sudbury's Planning Services division to arrange for a meeting to further discuss eligibility by calling 705-674-4455 ext 4295 or emailing cip@greatersudbury.ca.

Available Incentives

Financial incentive programs are available under the GSCIP to help stimulate development and redevelopment. The available programs are:

  • Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Programs (Standard, Affordable Housing, Brownfields, Superstack, Corridor, and Parking Structure)
  • Façade Improvement Program
  • Housing Accelerator Program
    • Planning Fee Rebate
    • Building Permit Fee Rebate
  • Not-for-Profit Additional Dwelling Unit Program
  • Professional Study Grant Program
  • Brownfields Tax Assistance Program

These programs can be used in conjunction with other incentive programs offered by the City or other levels of government.  The total amount of incentives shall not exceed eligible costs.

How to Apply

GSCIP APPLICATION FORM

Contact Planning Services to arrange for a meeting to further discuss program eligibility or questions regarding the application form by calling 705-674-4455 ext 4295 or emailing cip@greatersudbury.ca

You may also complete and return the application form to cip@greatersudbury.ca. All applications will be reviewed by staff and are subject to City Council approval.