Proposed Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan Update 2026
Proposed Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan Update 2026
Elgin County is updated “Elgincentives”, their county-wide Community Improvement Plan (CIP). First introduced in 2015, this Plan supports community improvement projects and economic development across the County’s seven local municipalities by offering financial incentives that encourage business investment, property improvements, downtown revitalization, and the redevelopment of vacant or underused sites.
Following a background review completed earlier in 2025, the County is now in the early stages of preparing draft updates to the Plan to reflect new community priorities, legislative changes, and shifts in economic conditions. The update will help ensure that the CIP remains effective and relevant for for the next ten years.
What is a Community Improvement Plan?
A CIP is a planning and economic development tool that helps municipalities guide and encourage investment, development, and revitalization in key areas of the community. CIPs typically provide a catalogue of financial incentive programs specially tailored to encourage property or building owners to undertake improvement projects that are aligned with the vision of the plan, such as enhancing main streets, improving public spaces, promoting redevelopment, or encouraging housing options.
Proposed Amendments
A digital copy of the proposed amendments to the CIP can be viewed here and it is also attached to this page. For physical copies, please visit the Town of Aylmer at 46 Talbot Street West, Aylmer during regular office hours (Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM).
The interactive map of the Focus Areas where financial incentives should be directed can be found at the following link: Elgincentives Focus Areas. These areas include Main Street Corridors (historic commercial areas), Settlement Areas (built-up areas expected to grow), Agricultural Areas (lands supporting farming and agritourism), and Employment Lands (industrial and job-creating districts).
Public Meeting
Public meetings will be held in every Municipality to provide any person the opportunity to submit formal written and/or verbal comments either in support or opposition regarding the proposed amendments before Council’s review.
For more information on this matter, including guidance on how to make a submission, details on appeal rights, electronic participation, or if you need special accommodations to review these materials, please reach out to the individuals listed below.
Date: April 15th, 2026
Time: 7 pm
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, 25 Centre Street, Aylmer
Link to Livestream: www.youtube.com/TownofAylmer
Registration to attend virtually is required. Contact the Manager of Planning and Development by April 15th at noon to register.
Contact: Heather James, Manager of Planning and Development
Town of Aylmer, 46 Talbot Street West, Aylmer
[email protected]
519-773-3164 ext. 4915