While there are Government grant and rebate programs for individual home buyers and property owners, some of the programs also benefit investors in the industrial, commercial and multi-unit property market.
The following list of opportunities should be looked at by real estate investors to see what programs could help with the costs of upgrades and repairs such that they could help your bottom line and make for more appreciative tenants.
The list was compiled by the Toronto Real Estate Board ( http://torontorealestateboard.com/consumer_info/gov_programs/index.htm ).
Government Programs for Property Owners
> Home Renovation Tax Credit (pdf)
> Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program
> Rent Increase Guidelines
> Second Suites in Toronto: Q & A
> Government of Ontario – Air Conditioner Rebate Program [ pdf ]
> Residential Washer Program [ pdf ]
> Residential Toilet Replacement Programs [ pdf ]
> WaterSaver Programs for Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Unit Properties [ pdf ]
> Energuide for Houses Retrofit Grant [ pdf ]
