Community Improvement Plans
The City of Kenora offers incentives in the form of grants and incremental tax incentives for a number of business improvement and housing development areas in our three Community Improvement Plans (CIPs).
We are in the process of updating these programs as part of the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and CIP Review project, and we will be launching new programs to support community development and growth in early 2026.
Three CIPs available
Revitalization project
The City is proceeding with the expropriation of the historic Kenricia Hotel as part of its efforts to revitalize Kenora’s downtown core. This initiative aims to create a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving community space for residents and visitors alike.
Benefits of CIPs
Community Improvement Plans offer the following benefits:
- Stimulation of private sector investment in targeted areas through grants and loans from the City of Kenora
- Promotion of revitalization and place-making to attract tourism, business investment and economic development opportunities
- Development of affordable housing
- Promotion of brownfield cleanup and redevelopment
- Enhancement of streetscapes and building façades
- Effective use of community infrastructure
Success stories
Watch our Kenora Community Improvement Plan video to find out how our CIPs help local business owners.
Provincial legislation
A Community Improvement Plan, is a planning tool permitted under Section 28 of the Ontario Planning Act. They also include financial incentives, which are legislated under Section 365.1 of the Municipal Act.
Contact us
Contact the Economic Development Team
Megan Dokuchie, Economic Development Officer
Phone: 807-467-2127
Allyson Pele, Economic Development Officer
Phone: 807-467-2204
Operations Building
60 Fourteenth Street North
Kenora, Ontario P9N 4M9
A City of Kenora Department
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