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2026 Additional Residential Unit Incentives Program
Fee reduction and rebate for new additional residential units
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2026
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program reduces building permit application fees for new additional residential units in Barrie by 50% in 2026. Projects that achieve occupancy or final interior inspection within 12 months of permit issuance may qualify for a full rebate.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2026
- Closing date : December 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Barrie
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Interior conversion or addition to create a second, third, or fourth unit.
- Construction of a detached coach house or secondary dwelling.
- New construction of two to four residential units on one lot.
Documents Needed
- 2026 ARU Incentives Program application form
- Building permit application and supporting plans or drawings
- Occupancy or equivalent inspection report
- Building permit placard showing the permit issuance date
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners applying for new ARU building permits.
- Applicants for ARUs in single detached, semi-detached, or street townhouse dwellings.
- Owners of internal conversions, detached coach houses, or small multi-unit ARU projects.
Who is not eligible
- Projects that do not add an additional residential unit.
- Principal unit construction or standalone single-family dwelling work only.
- Renovations unrelated to the ARU component.
- Accessory structures such as decks, sheds, and pools.
Eligible expenses
- Building permit application fees for the ARU component.
- Zoning fees and water fees tied to the ARU permit.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Principal unit or single-family dwelling construction.
- Other renovations and interior changes not related to the ARU.
- Accessory structures such as decks, sheds, and pools.
- Pre-screening, revision, reinspection, demolition, site servicing, enforcement, and development charges.
Eligible geographic areas
- Barrie, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed as part of the building permit process.
- City staff may follow up if a project appears eligible.
- Rebate payment depends on permit issuance and completion within the required timeline.
- Applicants must submit proof of occupancy or equivalent inspection after completion.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted until December 31, 2026, or until funding is fully allocated.
- The City may review, amend, or discontinue the program at any time.
- Approved rebate recipients must be identified on the application form.
- Applicants may be contacted by City staff for follow-up if eligibility is unclear.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Additional Residential Unit Incentives Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the 2026 Additional Residential Unit Incentives Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the 2026 Additional Residential Unit Incentives Program?
This program reduces building permit application fees for new additional residential units in Barrie by 50% in 2026. Projects that achieve occupancy or final interior inspection within 12 months of permit issuance may qualify for a full rebate.
How much funding can be received?
2026 Additional Residential Unit Incentives Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **December 31, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the 2026 Additional Residential Unit Incentives Program program?
To be eligible for the 2026 Additional Residential Unit Incentives Program program, you must:
New ARU permit application.
Project completed within 12 months.
Application filed in 2026.
What expenses are eligible under 2026 Additional Residential Unit Incentives Program?
Interior conversion or addition to create a second, third, or fourth unit.
Construction of a detached coach house or secondary dwelling.
New construction of two to four residential units on one lot.
Who can I contact for more information about the 2026 Additional Residential Unit Incentives Program?
You can contact City of Barrie by email at housingCIP@barrie.ca or by phone at 705-726-4242.
Where is the 2026 Additional Residential Unit Incentives Program available?
The 2026 Additional Residential Unit Incentives Program program is available the province of Ontario.