Public consultation on incentives for industrial property owners April 27

A draft of the Community Improvement Plan for Employment Lands (or Industrial Community Improvement Plan) has been completed and Belleville is inviting residents and stakeholders to learn more about and provide feedback on the programs in a public consultation will be held on April 27, 2026.

• WHAT: Employment Lands Community Improvement Plan Public Meeting
• WHEN: Monday, April 27 at 4 p.m.
• WHERE: Council Chamber, 4^th Floor City Hall (169 Front St.)

The Community Improvement Plan is a program that provides subsidies in the form of tax assistance, grants or rebates to business and land owners of properties involved with:

• manufacturing
• assembling
• fabricating
• packing or processing of goods
• services including transportation/truck terminals, warehouses, railway uses and other similar uses

Feedback received through the public meeting will help inform the final version of the plan before it is brought forward for Council consideration.

Goals

Strengthen Belleville’s economy by encouraging new industrial and commercial development, supporting the reuse of underutilized properties and ensuring lands are ready to attract and retain businesses.

• Goal 1: Protect and Preserve Employment Lands – Ensure the long-term integrity and functionality of Belleville’s designated Employment Areas as foundational assets for industrial and economic growth.
• Goal 2: Diversify the Industrial Base – Expand and diversify Belleville’s industrial land portfolio to attract a range of employmentgenerating sectors and enhance economic resilience.
• Goal 3: Stimulate Investment and Business Development – Catalyze significant industrial employment projects by offering incentives that reflect the scale, complexity, and capital intensity of industrial growth.
• Goal 4: Optimize Use of Municipally Owned Lands – Maximize the City’s investment in infrastructure and employment land assets by strategically leveraging municipally held parcels.

Programs

The Employment Lands CIP will be in effect for a five-year period, commencing June 1, 2026 and concluding on May 31, 2031.

Tax Increment Equivalent Rebate (TIER)

Provides a rebate equivalent to the municipal portion of the incremental property tax increase assessed under industrial tax classes resulting from development over a five-year period.

Development Charge Rebate

Offers a partial rebate of municipal DC to reduce upfront development costs.

Development Charge Deferral Interest Rebate

Supports applicants by reimbursing all or a portion of interest costs charged on DCs that are permitted to be deferred for up to 18 months.

Planning Fees and Building Permit Rebate

Provides reimbursement for certain municipal planning and building permit fees associated with eligible development projects.

Employment Lands Landscape Improvement Rebate

Provides a rebate for up to 50% of eligible landscaping and site improvement costs to enhance industrial property appearance and functionality.