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Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units

Support for affordable additional residential units

Record updated

Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
City of Barrie property owners.
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Overview

Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units provides a one-time $15,000 top-up for City of Barrie property owners, non-profit organizations, or charitable organizations to support affordable ARUs. Eligible work includes converting existing space, adding an ARU, or new construction of a detached ARU.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$15,000
Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Barrie
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
Housing
Target groups
Nonprofits / charities, Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
100% donations / grants
Scope
Local

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • City of Barrie property owners.
  • Non-profit organizations.
  • Charitable organizations.

Activities funded

  • Create a new ARU.
  • Convert space within an existing dwelling into an ARU.
  • Add an ARU through an addition or new construction of a detached ARU.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Apply for County funding
    • Submit an application to the County of Simcoe Secondary Suites Program.
    • Wait for County approval before proceeding.
  • Step 2: Confirm interest in the Barrie Bonus
    • Receive the Barrie Bonus application form from County staff.
    • Confirm your interest in the top-up funding.
    • The County submits the form to the City of Barrie on your behalf.
  • Step 3: Enter into agreement with the City
    • City staff contact you to set up the funding agreement.
    • After building permit approval and issuance, receive the Barrie Bonus cheque.

Selection criteria

  • First-come, first-served allocation of available funding.

Processing and Agreement

  • County funding must be approved first.
  • The County forwards the Barrie Bonus application to the City of Barrie.
  • City staff contact the applicant to enter into a funding agreement.
  • The cheque is issued after the building permit is approved and issued.

Additional information

  • Offered through the Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
  • Initial funding for the program has been made available through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).

Contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units Program

What is the Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units?

Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units provides a one-time $15,000 top-up for City of Barrie property owners, non-profit organizations, or charitable organizations to support affordable ARUs. Eligible work includes converting existing space, adding an ARU, or new construction of a detached ARU.

How much funding can be received?

Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units program?

To be eligible for the Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units program, you must: Approved Secondary Suites Program loan secured from the County of Simcoe. Property located within the city of Barrie and connected to full municipal services (water and sewer). Applicant must be a city of Barrie property owner, a non-profit organization, or a charitable organization, and the project must create a new ARU.

Who can I contact for more information about the Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units?

You can contact City of Barrie by email at IAH@simcoe.ca.

Where is the Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units available?

The Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Barrie Bonus for Affordable Additional Residential Units is a Grant and Funding