Notice of Public Meeting Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Amendment

The Township of West Lincoln is initiating an amendment to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. This amendment will consider the introduction of a Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) program to support housing development within the Township.

Purpose and effect

The purpose of this amendment is to enhance the existing Affordable Housing CIP by introducing a potential TIEG program to help offset upfront infrastructure costs associated with development.

The amendment process will assess how a TIEG program can be effectively structured and implemented to complement the Township’s existing incentive framework. It will support the continued goal of increasing the supply and diversity of housing options while addressing key barriers to development. The amendment will be undertaken in alignment with the Township’s Official Plan and applicable provincial legislation.

Public participation

The Township of West Lincoln is seeking your comments on the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Amendment.

Public meeting information

Written submissions and notification

If you would like to be notified of the Township Council’s decision with respect to any planning application, or if you are unable to attend please submit your written comments or request to be notified to the Township Clerk, Justin Paylove - contact information below.

For more information

The documents and background material for this application can be made available by contacting West Lincoln’s Growth and Sustainability Department – contact information below.

Appeal information

Only the Minister, the applicant, specified persons, public bodies, and the registered owner of the land to which the by-law would apply, as defined in the Planning Act, may appeal the decision of Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council to the OLT, but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of West Lincoln before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision unless, in the opinion of the OLT, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

The Township anticipates presenting the proposed CIP amendment to Council for consideration in July 2026. Copies of the Staff Report will be available Friday, June 5, 2026, after 4 p.m. on the Township website.

Contacts

Gerrit Boerema, Director, Growth and Sustainability
gboerema@westlincoln.ca
905-957-3346 ext. 5131

Justin Paylove, Clerk, Manager of Legislative Services
jpaylove@westlincoln.ca
905-957-3346 ext. 5129

Find additional information regarding the Affordable Housing CIP amendment will be available on the Township of West Lincoln’s website.