Incentive Programs

Energy Efficiency Grant Program

This program is designed to provide support for commercial building and business owners to invest in projects and initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their place of business in Mount Pearl.

Eligibility

This program supports a variety of energy efficiency improvements to business operations/structures. The project must support more than just maintenance improvements and might include the following:

• Energy Efficient Lighting.
• Solar Panels (connection to NL Power net metering).
• Fuel Switching from Fossil Fuels to Less GHG-Intensive Fossil Fuels or Renewable Energy.
• Improvements to the Envelope of a Building.
• Plumbing Fixture Upgrades (such as low-flow toilets and low-flow faucet aerators).
• Installation of Bike Racks or Other Projects that Promote Sustainable Commuting.
• Green Infrastructure (Rainwater harvesting and permeable paving).
• Other Proposed Project (If the applicant proposes an initiative that falls outside of the preceding list of eligible projects, the applicant must explain how the project reduces green house gas emissions and must provide proof of reduction upon project completion).

To apply, please click here.

Scaled Tax Program

The City of Mount Pearl is growing to meet the future head on and is committed to supporting new business growth. The Scaled Taxation Program provides new businesses with financial incentives to establish roots in Mount Pearl. The program is designed to encourage new business investment and support long-term economic growth in Mount Pearl, and is open to all new businesses establishing operations in the city.

How it works

Financial assistance will be in the form of a 4-year scaled tax break based on the assessed business tax value of the proposed company. The city will award up to $5,000 per year to each approved applicant in the form of annual tax incentives. The tax incentive will be distributed as follows:

Eligibility

The program will be available by application only to businesses who:

• Are a new business operating within the City of Mount Pearl
• Demonstrate a viable economic impact and potential contribution to local employment and economic diversity
• Have submitted a new business or permit application with the City of Mount Pearl
• Have no outstanding debts to the City
• Preference may be given to businesses that enhance the commercial activity or offer unique services not currently available in Mount Pearl
• Have incorporated their business within the past 3 years
• Is a registered business with ServiceNL (or in the application process) and with the Government of Canada

Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are approved at City Council’s discretion. Other industry sectors may be considered if it provides a viable economic impact on the community.

To submit an application, please click here.

Façade Improvement Program

Looking to improve the look and feel of your business or building? The City of Mount Pearl is now offering Façade Improvement Grants equivalent to 50% of total project costs and up to a maximum of $10,000!

Basic Eligibility Requirements

• Currently registered business or commercial property in Mount Pearl with no outstanding debts to the city
• Eligible properties must not have received a Façade Improvement Grant in the past 10 years.
• The commercial property must be adjacent to the street/sidewalk with orientation towards the street
• The proposed improvement must improve the physical attributes of the façade
• The applicant must be the building owner(s) or their designate
• Must clearly identify in application the economic viability of the project and the benefits it will provide to the community
• Project is at the discretion of City Council

The project must support more than just maintenance improvements and can include improvements to the following:

• Exterior architectural and aesthetic features
• Architecture and design fees
• Doors and windows
• New/upgraded exterior lighting
• Awnings and canopies
• Modern update or upgrade of signage (electrical connections, brackets, pinning, etc.)
• Landscaping (must be a capital cost)
• Patio and outdoor seating
• Cleaning and painting
• Restoration of historic features
• Accessibility Improvements (Ramps, accessible entrances, etc.)
• Security Enhancements (Aesthetically integrated)

Ineligible Projects

The following types of improvements are not eligible for the Façade Improvement Program:

• Interior renovations
• General maintenance repairs (paint touch-ups, replace light bulbs, etc.)
• New store signage
• Non-permanent fixtures
• Door and window decals/banners
• New or upgraded roof
• Projects that are not visible from the main road

To submit an application, please click here.

Questions?

Have any questions? Contact Jeremy:

Jeremy Schwartz
Manager of Economic Development & Housing
Marketing, Communications, and Economic Development Division
(709) 748-1117
jschwartz@mountpearl.ca