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Additional Dwelling Unit and Multi-Plex Housing Incentive Program
Housing incentive for accessory and multiplex units
Offered by Official source: hamilton.ca
City of Hamilton
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- Funding available
- $ 240,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Additional Dwelling Unit and Multi-Plex Housing Incentive Program helps registered owners offset housing creation costs in Hamilton’s eligible project area. Funding supports Additional Dwelling Units, Garden Suites, and multi-plex developments, with eligible materials, labour, HVAC, and plumbing costs.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $240,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 70%
- Increase production or service capacity
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Hamilton
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- The registered owner of the Site.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible Costs required under the Building Permit for the Eligible Unit(s) issued by the Chief Building Official to facilitate construction, including building materials, labour costs, new or upgraded HVAC systems, and plumbing, incurred after the Building Permit has been issued.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Household appliances.
- Decorative amenities.
- Financing.
- Consulting fees.
- Fees to prepare building permit plans.
Eligible geographic areas
- Housing for Hamilton Community Improvement Project Area (HHCIPA), except Sub Area 2 – Roxborough.
Activities funded
- The creation of Additional Dwelling Units or Garden Suites within, or on the same property as, new or existing low-density houses.
- The creation of multi-plex developments with six (6) or fewer Dwelling Units.
How to apply
- Submit a complete Program application to the Healthy and Safe Communities Department through the Housing Secretariat Division.
Selection criteria
- Applications are subject to approval and the availability of funds at the absolute discretion of the General Manager of the Healthy and Safe Communities Department.
- City Council or its delegate may reject an application if the commercial relationship between the City and the applicant has been impaired, including litigation with the City.
- City Council or its delegate may reject an application if due diligence identifies municipal property tax arrears, overdue mortgage payments, no property insurance, or zoning, building, fire, or other order non-compliance on the subject Site.
- City Council or its delegate may reject an application if the GM determines there is a financial risk to the City or credible information of recent or repeated illegal activity affecting the applicant’s honesty and integrity.
Processing and Agreement
- Housing Secretariat staff review applications for eligibility, and acceptance of an application does not imply approval.
- No decision is made until a building permit has been issued in writing for all Eligible Unit(s) required for eligibility.
- The City conducts due diligence on the Site and the Applicant before any recommendation and before payment of the Grant advance.
- Conditionally approved applicants must enter into a Grant Agreement with the City before any Grant advance is paid.
- The Grant is paid in two advances, subject to a written request and compliance with the program conditions; the second advance also requires an occupancy permit, an Electrical Safety Authority Certificate of Acceptance, and approved construction invoices for Eligible Costs.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Additional Dwelling Unit and Multi-Plex Housing Incentive Program Program
What is the Additional Dwelling Unit and Multi-Plex Housing Incentive Program?
The Additional Dwelling Unit and Multi-Plex Housing Incentive Program helps registered owners offset housing creation costs in Hamilton’s eligible project area. Funding supports Additional Dwelling Units, Garden Suites, and multi-plex developments, with eligible materials, labour, HVAC, and plumbing costs.
How much funding can be received?
Additional Dwelling Unit and Multi-Plex Housing Incentive Program Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $240,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Additional Dwelling Unit and Multi-Plex Housing Incentive Program program?
To be eligible for the Additional Dwelling Unit and Multi-Plex Housing Incentive Program program, you must:
The applicant must be the registered owner of the Site.
The Eligible Unit(s) must be on a Site within the Housing for Hamilton Community Improvement Project Area (HHCIPA), excluding Sub Area 2 – Roxborough.
The building permit for the Eligible Unit(s) must have been issued on or after October 9th, 2025.
What expenses are eligible under Additional Dwelling Unit and Multi-Plex Housing Incentive Program?
Eligible Costs required under the Building Permit for the Eligible Unit(s) issued by the Chief Building Official to facilitate construction, including building materials, labour costs, new or upgraded HVAC systems, and plumbing, incurred after the Building Permit has been issued.
Who can I contact for more information about the Additional Dwelling Unit and Multi-Plex Housing Incentive Program?
You can contact City of Hamilton by email at housing.secretariat@hamilton.ca.
Where is the Additional Dwelling Unit and Multi-Plex Housing Incentive Program available?
The Additional Dwelling Unit and Multi-Plex Housing Incentive Program program is available the province of Ontario.