The Brownfields Renaissance Community Improvement Plan encourages the cleanup and reuse of contaminated lands through financial incentives. Completed applications are accepted year-round and processed on a first come first served basis.

Prior to the completion of the application form, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Brownfields Renaissance Community Improvement Plan and consult with staff of Planning Services in the Development Services Department. Early consultation can result in the identification of matters that will significantly assist in the processing of the application. 

APPLY ONLINE 

* Note: Digital application forms are encouraged, but physical forms can be requested via [email protected] or Service Oshawa at 50 Centre St. S. 

Brownfields Study Grant Program

This program provides grants for environmental studies of brownfield sites.

Brownfields Property Tax Cancellation Program

This program provides cancelled property taxes to property owners who clean up brownfields. The City may also apply to the Region of Durham for regional property tax assistance. Additionally, the City may also apply to the Province for matching education property tax assistance.

Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Program

This program starts after the Brownfields Tax Cancellation Program ends and provides an annual City and Regional grant to property owners who undertake redevelopment of their properties in the project area, which will increase the assessment.

Boundaries

The boundaries of the Project Area include all lands within the Major Urban Area as identified in the Oshawa Official Plan.