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Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan
Affordable rental housing incentives in Mississauga
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 130,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 7, 2025
- Closing date : February 13, 2026
Location
Mississauga, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports affordable rental housing development in Mississauga through grants and fee relief. It covers new affordable and below-market rental units, with funding available up to $44 million in total incentives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 130,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : November 7, 2025
- Closing date : February 13, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Location
- Mississauga, Peterborough
- 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
- Construction of new affordable rental housing.
- Construction of new below-market rental housing.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Application guide
- Supporting project information
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private developers
- Non-profit developers
Who is not eligible
- Equity co-operatives
Eligible expenses
- Building permit fees
- Municipal fees and charges for eligible units
- Planning application fees for non-profit providers
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Required performance securities, such as letters of credit
- Required professional studies
- Costs linked to Ontario Municipal Board hearings or court proceedings
- School Board Development Charges
Eligible geographic areas
- Mississauga
- All wards in the City of Mississauga
Selection criteria
- Shovel-ready projects are prioritized.
- Projects must meet the program eligibility requirements.
- A conditional foundation-to-roof or full building permit is required to secure funding.
How to apply
- Step 1: Read the application guide
- Review the program requirements and instructions.
- Step 2: Review the application form
- Download and complete the form.
- Step 3: Book a pre-application meeting
- Contact the City by email to arrange the meeting.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Send the completed application form to the City.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications submitted by February 13, 2026 are reviewed first.
- Projects are reviewed while funding remains available.
- Successful applicants receive confirmation from the City, usually within about three weeks.
- A signed legal agreement is required to secure funding.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available funding.
- Approved projects must be secured through a legally binding agreement.
- The City may require pre-application consultation before submission.
- Programs may be stacked with other government funding, where applicable.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Program
What is the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan?
This program supports affordable rental housing development in Mississauga through grants and fee relief. It covers new affordable and below-market rental units, with funding available up to $44 million in total incentives.
How much funding can be received?
Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Funds up to $130,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 13, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan program?
To be eligible for the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan program, you must:
New affordable or below-market rental units
Minimum five eligible units
25-year affordability term
What expenses are eligible under Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan?
Construction of new affordable rental housing.
Construction of new below-market rental housing.
Who can I contact for more information about the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan?
You can contact City of Peterborough by email at housingincentives@mississauga.ca or by phone at 705-742-7777.
Where is the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan available?
The Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan program is available the province of Ontario.