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Affordable Housing Development Project Stream
Support for affordable housing acquisition
Latest source updateLast Update: September 22, 2026Latest change: Hamilton has published the Planning Affordable Housing Fee Exemption Program with eligibility rules, fee exemptions and application instructions for eligible non-profit affordable housing projects.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 22, 2026
Latest change: Hamilton has published the Planning Affordable Housing Fee Exemption Program with eligibility rules, fee exemptions and application instructions for eligible non-profit affordable housing projects.
Planning Affordable Housing Fee Exemption Program updated
Hamilton has published the Planning Affordable Housing Fee Exemption Program for not-for-profit corporations or co-operatives creating new non-profit affordable housing, with specific eligibility rules and project requirements. The program now lists 100% exemptions for several planning applications and 25% reductions for plan of subdivision, plan of condominium, and part lot control applications, and it says complete applications are generally responded to within 30 business days. Applicants must email planningapps@hamilton.ca to request the form, submit the completed application and required materials by email, and obtain approval before submitting the related Planning Act application; the page also provides Planning Division contact details at 71 Main Street West, 5th Floor, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5, 905-546-2424 ext. 1355, and pdgening@hamilton.ca.
Funding available
$ 5,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of Hamilton’s Affordable Housing Acquisition Plan is a two-year pilot initiative that supports non-profit, co-operative, charitable, and Indigenous housing providers. It helps maintain and preserve affordable rental housing across the city through acquisition and long-term operation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Hamilton
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- New affordable housing construction projects
Official resources
Eligibility
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Hamilton
How to apply
- Submit your project/proposal.
Additional information
- The program is organized by the City of Hamilton.
- It supports projects that are shovel-ready and can advance to construction.
- Applications are available for Development and Acquisition streams.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Housing Development Project Stream Program
What is the Affordable Housing Development Project Stream?
The City of Hamilton’s Affordable Housing Acquisition Plan is a two-year pilot initiative that supports non-profit, co-operative, charitable, and Indigenous housing providers. It helps maintain and preserve affordable rental housing across the city through acquisition and long-term operation.
How much funding can be received?
Affordable Housing Development Project Stream Funds up to $5,000,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Affordable Housing Development Project Stream program?
To be eligible for the Affordable Housing Development Project Stream program, you must:
Non-Profit, Charitable, and/or Indigenous organization status with an existing agreement with the City of Hamilton’s Housing Services Division, or a tenant-led acquisition or co-op conversion
Existing rental building being sold
Rents below 125% average market rents for a minimum of 99 years
What expenses are eligible under Affordable Housing Development Project Stream?
New affordable housing construction projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Affordable Housing Development Project Stream?
You can contact Innovation Canada by email at housing.secretariat@hamilton.ca.
Where is the Affordable Housing Development Project Stream available?
The Affordable Housing Development Project Stream program is available the province of Ontario.