Mississippi Mills has a rich cultural and architectural history which gives us a unique sense of place. Preserving and cultivating our past is an important component to enriching our future. With over 175 designated and listed properties within the Municipality, it is critical to offering assistance and assurance to property owners in the conservation of buildings and places.
The Municipality provides various tax relief and grant programs to qualifying properties and residents who own a designated or listed property and residents are encouraged to contact the Municipality to find out more information about eligibility and program availability.
Heritage Designation
Designation is a process under the Ontario Heritage Act that gives a property special status that is registered on property title. It is a means of recognizing cultural heritage value in our communities and preserving it for future generations.
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RECOGNIZES the importance of a property to the local community
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PROTECTS the property's cultural heritage value
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ENCOURAGES good stewardship and conservation
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PROMOTES knowledge and understanding about the property
Municipalities have a key role to play in conserving places that have cultural heritage value.
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What is a Heritage Conservation District (HCD)? |
For more information, we encourage you to review the Property Owners Guidelines for the Heritage Conservation District. |
Properties with Heritage Designations |
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Criteria for Individual Property Designations
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Properties of Significance |
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Almonte Baptist Church, 207 Reserve Street, Almonte |
Heritage Grant & Tax Refund Programs |
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Along with the District designation comes the ability for the Municipality of Mississippi Mills to Heritage Property Grants Program By-law #23-018 (repeals 09-16) Application for Heritage Property Grant Heritage Property Tax Refund By-law #10-89 Application and Information for the Heritage Property Tax Refund Program |
Heritage Permits |
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A Heritage Permit is required for any alterations, new construction or demolition to designated heritage properties and to properties located within the Heritage Conservation District. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Planning Department by email or call 613-256-2064 ext. 507 early in their project planning to book a pre-consultation session to discuss Heritage Permit requirements. To get started on your Heritage project, please review the heritage guidelines and submit your formal heritage permit application to the Planning Department.
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Heritage Awards |
Resources |
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