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Affordable Housing Programs
Affordable housing support for residents
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 37,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Affordable housing support for Kingston and Frontenac residents. It includes down payment assistance, home repair support, and funding for new affordable units and secondary suites.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 37,500 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Kingston
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Home down payment assistance.
- Urgent home repairs and accessibility upgrades.
- Construction of new affordable housing units.
- Construction of additional residential units.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners in Kingston and Frontenac County.
- Lower-income households seeking home repair assistance.
- Households buying a home with down payment support.
- Private and non-profit housing providers developing affordable units.
- Property owners creating additional residential units.
Who is not eligible
- Households above the program income limits.
- Applicants outside Kingston or Frontenac County.
- Homes or projects that do not meet program conditions.
- Applicants who already received Kingston-Frontenac Renovates funding twice.
- Previous Home Ownership Program buyers.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Kingston
- Frontenac County
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in the order received.
- A conditional approval letter may be issued if eligible.
- Some programs require additional quotes, an agreement, or title registration before work or funding is finalized.
- Applicants are typically contacted within two weeks.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Housing Programs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Affordable Housing Programs. 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 Affordable Housing Programs?
Affordable housing support for Kingston and Frontenac residents. It includes down payment assistance, home repair support, and funding for new affordable units and secondary suites.
How much funding can be received?
Affordable Housing Programs Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $37,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Affordable Housing Programs program?
To be eligible for the Affordable Housing Programs program, you must:
Income limits apply.
Must be in Kingston or Frontenac.
Must own the home.
What expenses are eligible under Affordable Housing Programs?
Home down payment assistance.
Urgent home repairs and accessibility upgrades.
Construction of new affordable housing units.
Construction of additional residential units.
Who can I contact for more information about the Affordable Housing Programs?
You can contact Alberta Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services (AEMA) by email at housing@cityofkingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-2695.
Where is the Affordable Housing Programs available?
The Affordable Housing Programs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Affordable Housing Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Affordable Housing Programs is a Other Support