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Affordable Housing Programs
Affordable housing support for residents
Latest source updateLast Update: September 20, 2026Latest change: The affordable housing materials now point to updated application PDF locations, and the Second Residential Unit Permit Guide adds more detailed eligibility, permitting, and fee guidance.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 20, 2026
Latest change: The affordable housing materials now point to updated application PDF locations, and the Second Residential Unit Permit Guide adds more detailed eligibility, permitting, and fee guidance.
Permit guide and application links updated
The Affordable Housing Programs page now points to updated PDF application locations for the Kingston-Frontenac Renovates Program and the Home Ownership Program, while the MyKingston intake step remains the same. The Second Residential Unit Permit Guide also adds detailed requirements for lots, dwelling types, building-code conditions, access, parking, setbacks, inspections, and permit submission steps, along with fee guidance for qualifying and detached units.
Funding available
$ 37,500
Deadline
Unspecified
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 10% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Kingston
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Urgent repairs
- Accessibility enhancements
- Building new affordable housing units
- Constructing an additional residential unit
Documents Needed
- PDF application form
- Any additional supporting information
- Medical note from a doctor, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners
- People who currently rent housing or are first-time buyers
- Private and non-profit housing providers
- Property owners
- Lower-income households
Who is not eligible
- Households above the program income limits
- Previous program homebuyers
- Households that received Kingston-Frontenac Renovates funding twice in the past
- Homes previously funded under Kingston-Frontenac Renovates and later sold
- Applications with mortgage pre-approval supported by a co-signer or guarantor
Eligible expenses
- Approved repairs, including certain related costs
- Home down payments only
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Construction or other purposes for Home Ownership Program funds
- Work completed before approval
- Structural repairs for mobile homes
- Seasonal dwellings
- Homes bought with assistance from the Home Ownership Program for Kingston-Frontenac Renovates Program
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Kingston
- Frontenac County
Selection criteria
- First-come, first-served review where stated.
- Priority may be given to projects with more affordable homes.
- Project affordability period may be considered.
How to apply
- Read the program guidelines and requirements.
- Download and complete the PDF application.
- Gather all the required documents.
- Login/signup to MyKingston and upload the complete PDF form and any additional supporting information through the Housing Programs intake form.
- You can also bring the completed PDF forms to 362 Montreal St.
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
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 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $37,500 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
Urgent repairs
Accessibility enhancements
Building new affordable housing units
Constructing an additional residential unit
Who can I contact for more information about the Affordable Housing Programs?
You can contact City of Kingston by email at housing@cityofkingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-2695 ext. 4836.
Where is the Affordable Housing Programs available?
The Affordable Housing Programs program is available the province of Ontario.