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Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program
Financial support for additional residential units
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 95,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Location
Burlington, Kingston, Ontario
Overview
Financial support is available for creating or legalizing Additional Residential Units in Burlington. The program covers new affordable rental ARUs, accessibility upgrades, servicing constraints, and ARU legalization 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 : 95,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Burlington, 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
- ARU building permit
- Application form
- Proof of occupancy permit
- Lease agreement and tenant income confirmation
- Receipts and supporting project cost documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residential property owners
- Homeowners
- Non-profit organizations
- Businesses that own residential properties
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
- City of Burlington
- City of Kingston
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Approved applicants receive a conditional letter of commitment.
- The City funds eligible projects after occupancy and, where required, after supporting documents are submitted.
- Loan or grant conditions must be followed during the agreement period.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis while funding is available.
- A conditional letter of commitment is issued after approval.
- The project must be completed and occupied within one year of approval.
- The program includes forgivable loans and non-repayable grants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Additional Residential Unit Incentive 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 Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program?
Financial support is available for creating or legalizing Additional Residential Units in Burlington. The program covers new affordable rental ARUs, accessibility upgrades, servicing constraints, and ARU legalization work.
How much funding can be received?
Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $95,000 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:
Residential property owner
ARU project must be permitted
Application before work starts
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 ARUProgram@Burlington.ca or by phone at 905-335-7777.
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