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HOUSING COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
PLAN OF HEARST

What is a CIP?

Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) are widely used in Ontario to stimulate rehabilitation initiatives and to stimulate the development and redevelopment of an entire community or a specific area. Once implemented, the plan allows municipalities to provide tax assistance, grants or loans to assist in the rehabilitation of land and buildings located within the defined community improvement project area.

The objectives of the Housing CIP

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Objective 1

Stimulate the development of housing units.

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Objective 2

Examine the challenges, opportunities and obstacles associated with the development of housing supply.

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Objective 3

Have a better understanding of housing and workforce gaps and solutions to address them.

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AREA

WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AREA?

The community improvement area for the Housing CIP includes the entire territory of the town of Hearst, as presented in Figure 1-1: Annex E.1 (image below) of the Official Plan, identified as the town boundaries. However, all proposed projects will be evaluated based on eligibility criteria and the general and specific conditions of the CIP programs, and shall comply with the policies of the Official Plan of the Hearst Planning Area and the Town of Hearst Zoning By-law. 
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INVITATIONS

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The purpose of this open house is to provide the public with an opportunity to review the draft document, ask questions and provide feedback regarding the proposed the Housing CIP.

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In accordance with section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Hearst will hold a public meeting for the purpose of discussing and obtaining feedback on the draft Housing Community Improvement Plan (Housing CIP) and the incentives it proposes therein.

HOUSING CIP

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APPLICATION FORM

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PROGRAMS

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7. Conversion of Rental Residential Spaces, Mixed-Use Buildings, or Commercial Spaces Gran
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ASSESSMENT REPORT

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TOOLS

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WORKFORCE

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PRESENTATION

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