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Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant
Funding for legal additional dwelling units
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports legal additional dwelling units in Thunder Bay. It offers up to $20,000 per unit for ADU work and up to $10,000 for municipal servicing upgrades tied to the project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Thunder Bay
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creating a legal additional dwelling unit in an existing home, addition, or backyard home
- Upgrading municipal servicing needed to support the additional unit
Documents Needed
- Completed building permit application
- Photographs of the completed work
- Receipts for eligible costs
- Invoices showing a zero balance owing
- Lot grading and drainage plan, when required
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Home owners
- Property owners
- Owners of residential buildings
- Owners of mixed-use buildings
Eligible expenses
- Building code and fire code compliance work
- Permanent finishing materials and decorative elements
- Plans, studies, and design work
- Municipal servicing upgrades such as water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer
Eligible geographic areas
- Thunder Bay
- Designated project area within Thunder Bay
Processing and Agreement
- Applications must be provisionally approved before work begins
- Work is completed under the building permit process
- City inspectors review the project at key stages of construction
- Grant payment follows submission of proof and permit closure
Additional information
- The ADU grant is fully subscribed and not accepting new applications.
- New applications must be provisionally approved before work starts.
- The Servicing Grant supports applicants already participating in the ADU Grant.
- Grant payment is issued after required proof is uploaded and the permit is closed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant. 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 Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant?
This program supports legal additional dwelling units in Thunder Bay. It offers up to $20,000 per unit for ADU work and up to $10,000 for municipal servicing upgrades tied to the project.
How much funding can be received?
Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant program?
To be eligible for the Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant program, you must:
Residential or mixed-use building
Self-contained additional unit
Pre-approval before work starts
What expenses are eligible under Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant?
Creating a legal additional dwelling unit in an existing home, addition, or backyard home
Upgrading municipal servicing needed to support the additional unit
Who can I contact for more information about the Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant?
You can contact City of Thunder Bay or by phone at 807-625-4603.
Where is the Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant available?
The Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Additional Dwelling Units Grant and Servicing Grant is a Grant and Funding