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Affordable Housing Rental Incentives
Support for affordable rental housing projects
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- Funding available
- $ 11,000
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $11,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 100%
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Stouffville
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Latest changes
Official source: townofws.ca
August 15, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Official sources
Program guide
On the Road (2026)Supporting document
Municipal Fee Waiver Evaluation CriteriaOther relevant PDF
On the Road
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
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
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.