Heritage Planning
We are committed to protecting and celebrating Brantford’s past with over 200 designated heritage properties in the city.
Heritage Permits
A Heritage Permit is required to make changes to a designated heritage property.
We strongly recommend consulting with Planning Staff at heritage@brantford.ca before submitting a Heritage Permit application. Staff will also be able to advise you if other permits or approvals are required.
Application Requirements |
You can apply for a Heritage Permit by completing and submitting a Heritage Permit Application Form, along with a written description of the proposed works, construction drawings, and photographs. |
Heritage Design Guidelines |
The Brant Avenue Heritage Conservation District Study includes design guidelines for properties along Brant Avenue, from St. Paul Avenue to Colborne Street West. The Victoria Park Square Heritage Conservation District Study includes design direction for properties surrounding Victoria Park. The Sign By-law includes design guidelines for signs on designated heritage properties. |
Application Process |
Your application will be reviewed by Planning Staff and the Brantford Heritage Committee in accordance with the Committee’s meeting schedule. |
Heritage Grant Program
The Heritage Grant Program provides financial assistance for projects that protect, preserve, restore and/or repair designated heritage properties. Grants can cover up to half of the costs of eligible projects, with a maximum grant amount of $5,000.
You must consult with Planning Staff at heritage@brantford.ca prior to submitting an application. Staff will be able to advise you if a Heritage Permit application is required, which can be submitted at the same time as your Heritage Grant Program application.
Eligible Projects |
Examples of eligible projects include:
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Application Requirements |
After consulting with Planning Staff, you can apply for a Heritage Grant by completing and submitting a Heritage Grant Program Application Form. Your application must also include:
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Application Process |
Your application will be reviewed by Planning Staff and the Brantford Heritage Committee in accordance with the Committee’s meeting schedule. Next, City Council will make the final decision to approve a grant, which may take up to three months following submission of your application. If Council approves your application, you will have one year to complete the work to the satisfaction of the Planning Department. Before you receive your grant, all invoices and receipts must be submitted to the Planning Department. |
Brantford Heritage Committee
The Brantford Heritage Committee is a citizen volunteer committee that meets monthly to advise Council on heritage matters in the city. Meeting agendas are published in the Council and Committee Calendar.
The Brantford Heritage Committee reviews Heritage Permit applications and Heritage Grant applications as outlined in the schedule below. Please note meetings in July and August are scheduled only when there are applications to review.
Submission Deadline (4:30 pm) | Meeting Date (6:00 pm) |
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Tuesday, January 3, 2023 |
Monday, January 30, 2023 |
Monday, January 30, 2023 |
Monday, February 27, 2023 |
Monday, February 27, 2023 |
Monday, March 27, 2023 |
Monday, March 27, 2023 |
Monday, April 24, 2023 |
Monday, May 1, 2023 |
Monday, May 29, 2023 |
Monday, May 29, 2023 |
Monday, June 26, 2023 |
Monday, June 26, 2023 |
July - at the call of the chair |
Monday, July 31, 2023 |
Monday, August 28, 2023 |
Monday, August 28, 2023 |
Monday, September 25, 2023 |
Monday, September 25, 2023 |
Monday, October 23, 2023 |
Monday, October 30, 2023 |
Monday, November 27, 2023 |
Monday, November 20, 2023 |
Monday, December 18, 2023 |
Heritage projects and programs
The City is developing a comprehensive Heritage Register to recognize and protect Brantford’s built heritage.