Residential Incentives

Residential Incentive Program

The Town of Roblin and the R.M. of Shell River are committed to welcoming new housing developments in our community. As a result we have developed an incentive program that aims to encourage residents to build new homes.

Procedure

All requests must be in writing. Application forms are available at the Roblin & Shell River Economic Development Office (or download a Acrobat PDF copy of the form in the Downloads section at right -- Adobe Acrobat Reader required.). A copy of the building permit must accompany the application. The Economic Development Office will review all applications and determine if all of the eligibility criteria are met.

After the application has been reviewed, the Economic Development Office will make a recommendation to the respective council who will then make the final decision.

All information will be confidential and all decisions will be made in a timely manner.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Even though an application may meet all of the eligibility requirements, the final decision will be made by the Town of Roblin and/or the R.M. of Shell River. In order to be eligible for the Residential Incentive Program, all applications must meet the following criteria:

• Developments can include new, never previously occupied, single family dwellings, or ready-to-move homes. The development must occur in the Town of Roblin or the R.M. of Shell River.
• The new development must result in a minimum property assessment value of $72,000, as determined by the Manitoba Assessment Branch.
• The developer must obtain all applicable permits before development begins and must conform to all development plans and zoning by-laws as set out by the municipalities.
• Homes must be built to standard for year-round occupancy (for example, homes must include storm windows, insulation, etc.)
• Any general contractors hired to work on the development must hold valid Manitoba provincial and municipal licenses.
• Applications must be received within 60 days of the occupancy date.

Incentive Program

For a new residential build, a cash grant equivalent to:

100% of general municipal tax levies in Year 1.

Year 1 is defined as the 12 months following the occupancy date.

Incentive Payment Details

Incentive will be payable at the end of Year 1, after all taxes have been paid. At this time, a rebate form will be required in order to receive the incentive payment. A copy of the receipt will be required.