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Affordable Housing Rental Incentives
Support for affordable rental housing projects
Latest source updateLast Update: June 13, 2026Latest change: The page now shows a new Affordable Rental Incentives program for Stouffville with project streams, eligibility rules, application steps, and funding caps.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 13, 2026
Latest change: The page now shows a new Affordable Rental Incentives program for Stouffville with project streams, eligibility rules, application steps, and funding caps.
Affordable Rental Incentives launched
The page now presents the Affordable Rental Incentives program for the Community of Stouffville, including the Multiplex/ARU Affordable Rental Grant and the Accessible Design Top-Up Rebate. The Multiplex/ARU Grant is now described as offering up to $10,000 per unit for renovating an existing integrated affordable rental ARU and up to $11,000 per unit for new construction or conversion of an affordable rental Multiplex or ancillary ARU, while the Accessible Design Top-Up Rebate is up to $3,000 and stackable with other Affordable Housing CIP incentives. The visible requirements now include landowner eligibility, property-tax and financing limits, a two-year affordable-rent commitment, and program timing such as applying before planning approval, receiving a Letter of Financial Agreement, filing for permits within 120 days, and completing construction within 12-18 months from an approved building permit. The page also adds the Municipal Fee Waiver Program, which can waive up to 100% of on
Funding available
$ 11,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Stouffville, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Registered landowners of a property located within the Community of Stouffville
See full eligibility
Overview
Affordable Rental Incentives offers landowners in the Community of Stouffville support to create affordable rental housing, with up to $10,000 per unit, up to $11,000 per unit, and a $3,000 accessible design top-up. Eligible work includes renovations, construction or conversion of multiplexes and ARUs, and accessibility upgrades beyond Ontario Building Code requirements.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 11,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Stouffville
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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
- Construct an affordable rental Multiplex or ARU (integrated or ancillary)
- Convert an affordable rental Multiplex or ARU (integrated or ancillary)
- Renovate an existing integrated affordable rental ARU to bring it up to Ontario Building Code
- Incorporate accessible or barrier-free design beyond Ontario Building Code requirements in a new affordable rental unit
Documents Needed
- The Multiplex/ARU Application
- All materials required in the Application and/or by the Town Administrator
- Lease Agreement to demonstrate that the new unit is rented at an affordable rate
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered landowners of a property located within the Community of Stouffville
Eligible expenses
- Costs to construct an affordable rental Multiplex or ARU (integrated or ancillary)
- Costs to convert an affordable rental Multiplex or ARU (integrated or ancillary)
- Costs to renovate an existing integrated affordable rental ARU to bring it up to Ontario Building Code
- Costs to incorporate accessible or barrier-free design beyond Ontario Building Code requirements in a new affordable rental unit
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Any construction done prior to application approval will not be reimbursed
Eligible geographic areas
- Community of Stouffville
How to apply
- Confirm that the subject property zoning permits a Multiplex or ARU with the Town Development Services Department
- Submit a complete application and include all materials required in the Application and/or by the Town Administrator
- Apply to the program before receiving building permit approval and/or starting construction
- Send completed forms to multiplexarugrant@townofws.ca
Processing and Agreement
- Approved applicants will receive a Letter of Financial Agreement
- Approved applicants must apply for a building permit and/or any required planning applications within 120 days
- Approved applicants will have 12-18 months to complete all project construction and rent the newly created affordable unit, from the time of receiving an approved building permit
- The applicant must provide a Lease Agreement to the Plan Administrator to demonstrate that the new unit is rented at an affordable rate
- Program funding is payable to the applicant upon proof of completion
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Housing Rental Incentives Program
What is the Affordable Housing Rental Incentives?
Affordable Rental Incentives offers landowners in the Community of Stouffville support to create affordable rental housing, with up to $10,000 per unit, up to $11,000 per unit, and a $3,000 accessible design top-up. Eligible work includes renovations, construction or conversion of multiplexes and ARUs, and accessibility upgrades beyond Ontario Building Code requirements.
How much funding can be received?
Affordable Housing Rental Incentives Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $11,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Affordable Housing Rental Incentives program?
To be eligible for the Affordable Housing Rental Incentives program, you must:
Registered landowner of a property located within the Community of Stouffville
Proposed project aligns with one of the eligible project streams
Property taxes, mortgage, and home insurance payments must be up to date, total financing cannot exceed the home’s market value, and the project must not have started before approval
What expenses are eligible under Affordable Housing Rental Incentives?
Construct an affordable rental Multiplex or ARU (integrated or ancillary)
Convert an affordable rental Multiplex or ARU (integrated or ancillary)
Renovate an existing integrated affordable rental ARU to bring it up to Ontario Building Code
Incorporate accessible or barrier-free design beyond Ontario Building Code requirements in a new affordable rental unit
Who can I contact for more information about the Affordable Housing Rental Incentives?
You can contact Town of Stouffville by email at multiplexarugrant@townofws.ca or by phone at 905-640-1900.
Where is the Affordable Housing Rental Incentives available?
The Affordable Housing Rental Incentives program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Affordable Housing Rental Incentives a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Affordable Housing Rental Incentives is a Other Support