Heritage Conservation District Grant Program

All property owners in the Downtown Port Perry Heritage Conservation District are now eligible to apply for a Heritage Conservation District Grant. This program has been approved by Council in the amount of $30,000. This Program is designed to encourage the restoration and improvement of building facades in the Heritage Conservation District.  Landowners of either contributing and/or non-contributing buildings in the District are eligible to apply.

The assistance is in the form of a 50/50 matching grant, paid upon completion of the previously approved work. Approved applicants who undertake at least $500 in improvements are eligible for a grant of up to 50% of the costs with a maximum limit of $10,000 per property for eligible work.  Buildings identified as heritage structures would be eligible for an additional $5,000 in matching grant assistance.

To be eligible for a Heritage Grant for consideration in 2024, draft applications including scope of the work must be received prior to Council Meeting date (*).  Landowners are required to contact Christy Harrison at grants@scugog.ca to submit the draft proposal and to obtain comments/input from the Township’s Heritage Advisory Committee. Please note all applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Heritage committee will review the proposal(s) and provide applicants with comments/input shortly thereafter. Secondly, an official application will be provided to the applicant to complete and must include two (2) contractor quotes and professional drawings. The Committee will review the final applications and recommendations will be forwarded to Council for their review and consideration. Applicants will be contacted regarding the status of their application Friday following Council Meeting and councils' approvals.