Community Improvement Plan

The Municipality of Bluewater has developed a Community Improvement Plan to assist with improvement of properties in commercial areas as well as those designated under the Ontario Heritage Act in each of nine Community Improvement Project Areas (Bayfield, Blake, Brucefield, Dashwood, Hensall, Kippen, St. Joseph, Varna and Zurich).

The Municipality offers a community improvement grant for commercial façade improvements and heritage property improvements in accordance with eligibility requirements set out in the Community Improvement Plan.

How to apply

First, review the Community Improvement Plan to understand eligibility requirements. 

Then, contact the Planning Coordinator in the Development Services office to arrange a pre-consultation meeting. You will be provided with the application form as part of the process.