As announced in the 2008 Ontario Budget, the Loan Program has been expanded to include Local Services Boards.

We look forward to helping clients within this sector achieve their infrastructure goals.

Eligibility

Local Services Boards in Ontario may apply for an Infrastructure Ontario Loan for capital expenditures relating to their authorized activities. These may include any combination of the following services as set out in the Northern Services Boards Act:

• Water Supply
• Fire Protection
• Garbage Collection
• Sewage
• Street or Area Lighting
• Recreation
• Roads
• Public Library Service
• Emergency Telecommunications

For more information on eligibility requirements please see the Program Guidelines.

Eligible Projects

Infrastructure Ontario loans can be used for any capital costs, including:

• Water, wastewater and sewage infrastructure
• Roads and bridges
• Structures and buildings
• Ambulances, fire trucks, snow ploughs, garbage trucks, rolling stock
  
• Culture, tourism, administration and recreation infrastructure
• Ferries and docks
• Street/area lighting
• Energy efficiency projects
• Local fire stations
• And more…

Please note, local services boards are only eligible for financing of capital expenditures that they are responsible for.

Check our current low lending rates.

As your capital financing partner, Infrastructure Ontario works with you to develop the best financing solution to meet your infrastructure needs. We understand the unique needs and complex development challenges facing municipalities, local services boards and other public infrastructure providers.

Application Process

To obtain a username and password for the WebLoans Online Application System, please contact Infrastructure Ontario at 1-800-230-0937.

Clients that have already obtained a username and password can login to the WebLoans Online Application System anytime.

For further details about Infrastructure Ontario’s Loan Program, please see the Program Guidelines. Infrastructure Ontario staff would be pleased to answer any questions through our toll-free hotline: 1-800-230-0937.

Please Note. Infrastructure Ontario reserves the right to withdraw applications if they become inactive for more than one year.