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Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Funding for affordable rental housing development

Offered by
Loyalist Township
Official source: loyalist.ca

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Funding available
$ 350,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Amherstview, Bath, Odessa, Ontario
Who can apply
Developer/builder applicants may be private or not-for-profit developers or housing providers.
See full eligibility

Overview

This program offers grants for affordable and purpose-built rental housing in Loyalist Township. It supports ARUs, purpose-built rental units, and affordability incentives, with grants of up to $17,500 per PBR unit and up to 20% of ARU construction costs.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$350,000
Maximum share of project costs
20%
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Amherstview, Bath, Odessa
  • 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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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

Affordable Rental CIP update

The Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing CIP now shows a July 14, 2026 public meeting notice, updated 2026 affordability tables, and a new application flow chart.

See more

The Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing CIP page now shows a Statutory Public Meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. or shortly thereafter, along with two amendment notice documents. The affordability section also now displays updated 2026 rent and income tables, including $964, $1,247, $1,323 and $1,858 in maximum monthly rent levels and annual household income thresholds of $32,000, $46,000, $52,500, $56,000 and $65,000.

Official source: loyalist.ca
July 9, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Developer/builder applicants may be private or not-for-profit developers or housing providers.
  • Partnerships between private and not-for-profit groups are also permitted and encouraged.

Who is not eligible

  • Condominium projects.
  • Single-unit, duplex, and triplex housing.
  • Owned houses on leased land and residential trailer park sites.
  • Renovations of existing residential complexes.

Eligible expenses

  • Construction costs for eligible additional residential units.
  • Costs related to purpose-built rental unit development.
  • Additional funding tied to meeting affordability requirements.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Condominium units.
  • Single-unit housing, duplexes, and triplexes.
  • Owned houses on leased land and sites in residential trailer parks.
  • Renovation of an existing residential complex.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Loyalist Township, Ontario.

Activities funded

  • Development of additional residential units.
  • Development of purpose-built rental housing.
  • Affordable rental housing projects.

How to apply

  • Participate in a pre-application meeting with Township Corporate and Development Services staff to discuss the proposed location, housing form, number of units, and project timing, and to confirm whether a Planning Act application is required.
  • Read the CIP to understand all eligibility details and related requirements.
  • Complete all required information on the application form and ensure all required signatures and supporting documentation are included.
  • If an agent is acting for the property owner, complete and sign the required authorization on page 3.
  • If the property owner is a corporation, provide the signing officer’s name, title, and corporation seal or indicate that the person has authority to bind the corporation.
  • After completing and signing the application, click Save and then Submit.

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form.
  • Planning Act application, if required.

Processing and Agreement

  • A pre-application meeting is required before submitting an application.
  • Township staff review the proposed project and confirm whether a Planning Act application is required.
  • Submitting without the required meeting may delay evaluation.

Additional information

  • A pre-application meeting with Township staff is required before applying.
  • Applications submitted without this meeting may be delayed.
  • Applicants should review the CIP document for full requirements.

Contacts

HousingCIP@loyalist.ca
613-386-7351

Official sources

Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan

Program guide

Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (2025)Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (2026)

Application form

Affordable and Purpose-Built Housing Application - Loyalist Township

Supporting document

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Other relevant PDF

Revised Notice of Public Meeting
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program

What is the Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

This program offers grants for affordable and purpose-built rental housing in Loyalist Township. It supports ARUs, purpose-built rental units, and affordability incentives, with grants of up to $17,500 per PBR unit and up to 20% of ARU construction costs.

How much funding can be received?

Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $350,000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program?

To be eligible for the Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program, you must: The project must be built within Loyalist Township on land owned by the applicant or their agent. The rental units must remain rental for 15 years, and a Township building permit must be issued by December 1, 2027. To qualify for the Affordability Rental Incentive, the project must meet the 2026 rent and household income thresholds, and the applicant must be in good standing with the Township and have all registered property owners sign the application and agreements.

What expenses are eligible under Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

Construction costs for eligible additional residential units. Costs related to purpose-built rental unit development. Additional funding tied to meeting affordability requirements.

Who can I contact for more information about the Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)?

You can contact Loyalist Township by email at HousingCIP@loyalist.ca or by phone at 613-386-7351.

Where is the Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) available?

The Affordable and Purpose-Built Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) program is available the province of Ontario.