Contact(s)
Staff in the Economic Development Department are available to assist business owners who are looking to grow or expand their business. There are a number of financial incentives existing at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.
Municipal Programs |
Community Improvement Grants and LoansIn addition to eliminating municipal development charges for non-residential development, the Town of Bracebridge has introduced a number of different financial incentives to assist local building and business owners: Event Tourism GrantsThe Town of Bracebridge also has a grant program to assist private and not-for-profit organizations with the hosting of tourism events. Community GrantsFinally, the Town of Bracebridge has a separate grants program to assist community groups or non-profit organizations with specific projects or one time funding. |
Provincial Programs |
The Province of Ontario has an extensive list of grant and loan programs available for a variety of business sectors. For more information on these programs, visit the Canada Business Network. |
Federal Programs |
The Federal Government of Canada has a number of financial incentive programs for business. For more information on these programs, visit the Canada Business Network. |
Prior to July 3, 2014, Bracebridge's non-residential development charge rate was $14.63 per square metre for new development. Today it is ZERO. The District of Muskoka's non-residential DC rate can be found here. Significant cost savings are now available when developing in the Town of Bracebridge.
Please contact the Town of Bracebridge and/or the District of Muskoka to verify how development charge rates will impact your development.
Dwelling Type | Current rate per unit |
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Singles/Semis | $4,975 |
Multiples | $3,980 |
Apartments (2+ bedrooms) | $3,529 |
Apartments (1 bedroom or less) | $2,715 |
Dwelling Type | Current rate per unit |
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Singles/Semis/Duplex | $13,614 |
Town/Row Houses | $11,267 |
Triplex/Quadplex | $11,267 |
High Density (2+bedrooms) | $8,920 |
High Density (1 bedroom or less) | $6,103 |
NOTE: Both Town of Bracebridge and District Development Charges are due prior to the release of a building permit.