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Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program
Incentives for affordable rental ARUs
Funding available
$ 40,000
Deadline
October 1, 2025
Location
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Burlington’s Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program supports homeowners, non-profit organizations, and businesses that are the registered or assessed owners of residential properties in the Community Improvement Project Area. It helps finance affordable rental ARU projects, including construction labour and materials, Building/Fire Code upgrades, and related HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work.
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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
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Kingston
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creating new Additional Residential Units.
- Renovating existing ARUs to meet legal standards.
- Adding accessibility features to eligible ARU projects.
- Installing rough-in servicing for future detached ARUs.
- Upgrading water service for servicing-constrained properties.
Documents Needed
- DASH account
- Construction drawings and plans
- Application form submitted through DASH
- Supporting materials required by the City
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners
- Non-profit organizations
- Businesses that are the registered or assessed owners of residential properties
- Tenants with approval from the landowner
Who is not eligible
- Applicants for short-term rental units
- Properties with outstanding municipal taxes or fees, where stated
- Applicants who started work before applying, where required
Eligible expenses
- Design and professional fees
- Construction and renovation costs
- Electrical, plumbing, and structural work
- Permit fees and legal fees related to the agreement
- Accessibility and code-compliance upgrades
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work completed before the application is submitted
- Land costs
- Household appliances
- Financing costs
- Short-term rentals
Eligible geographic areas
- Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA) for the Burlington Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan
Selection criteria
- First-come, first-served review.
- Funding availability.
- Project compliance with program rules.
How to apply
- Step 1: Set up your account
- Create a DASH account.
- Step 2: Prepare your plans
- Prepare construction drawings such as a plot plan, floor plan, elevations, cross section, mechanical design, energy efficiency design summary form, Schedule 1 designer form, and foundation engineering where applicable.
- Step 3: Submit the permit application
- Complete the application in DASH and upload your construction drawings.
- Step 4: Receive confirmation and review
- Check your email for confirmation of acceptance and the applicable permit fees.
- Wait for a building official to review the application.
- Step 5: Book inspections
- Request building inspections through DASH for the different stages of construction.
- Provide at least 24 hours' notice for inspections.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a building official after submission.
- The City verifies acceptance and applicable permit fees by email.
- A permit is issued within 10 business days or additional information may be requested.
- Building inspections are required at different stages of construction.
Additional information
- The program falls under the Burlington Housing Community Improvement Plan and should be considered with the full CIP document.
- The Burlington Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan was adopted by Council on April 15, 2025.
- The plan includes 10 new incentive programs, including a forgivable loan program for ARUs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program Program
What is the Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program?
Burlington’s Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program supports homeowners, non-profit organizations, and businesses that are the registered or assessed owners of residential properties in the Community Improvement Project Area. It helps finance affordable rental ARU projects, including construction labour and materials, Building/Fire Code upgrades, and related HVAC, plumbing, or electrical work.
How much funding can be received?
Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program program?
To be eligible for the Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program program, you must:
Homeowners, non-profit organizations, and businesses that are the registered or assessed owners of residential properties
Tenants may apply with approval from the landowner
Projects must be for affordable rental units within the Community Improvement Project Area
What expenses are eligible under Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program?
Creating new Additional Residential Units.
Renovating existing ARUs to meet legal standards.
Adding accessibility features to eligible ARU projects.
Installing rough-in servicing for future detached ARUs.
Upgrading water service for servicing-constrained properties.
Who can I contact for more information about the Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program?
You can contact City of Kingston by email at housing@cityofkingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-2695 ext. 4836.
Where is the Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program available?
The Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program is a Grant and Funding