Platform
Consulting
Resources
Pricing

B

Closed

Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs)

Financial support for housing and development projects in Cold Lake
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cold Lake, Alberta

Overview

The program supports housing and community development projects in Cold Lake with rebates, reimbursements, and fixed grants. Eligible initiatives include starter homes, multiunit rental housing, secondary suites, child care spaces, residential demolition, vacant lot sales, and selected business property improvements.
/100
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 : 10,000 $
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Construction
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Educational services
  • Public administration
Location
  • Cold Lake
  • Alberta
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
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

  • Construction of starter homes
  • Development of multiunit rental housing
  • Creation or legalization of secondary suites
  • Creation of new child care spaces
  • Commercial building improvements, new construction, or demolition

Documents Needed

  • Completed program application form
  • Certified copy of property title
  • Approved development and building permits, where required
  • Project description or supporting project details
  • Supporting proof for project value or funding, where required

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Property owners
  • Builders and developers
  • Commercial property owners
  • Businesses and organizations creating child care spaces

Who is not eligible

  • Starter Home purchasers who are companies, businesses, or corporations
  • Family Day Homes and Family Day Home agencies
  • Public bodies such as school divisions
  • Public or non-profit post-secondary institutions

Eligible expenses

  • Permit costs and municipal permit fees
  • Demolition costs, including asbestos abatement
  • Capital costs for new construction or renovation, where applicable

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Provincial property taxes and education property tax under the Starter Home program
  • Property taxes, fees, and fines charged by other levels of government or financial institutions under the Starter Home program
  • Projects that already received funding from another municipal, provincial, or federal program, where stated in the policy
  • Secondary suites, condominiums, and tax-arrears properties are excluded in specific programs, where applicable

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of Cold Lake, Alberta

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by City administration first.
  • City Council makes the final approval or refusal decision.
  • Approved applicants must sign a program-specific agreement with the City.
  • Funding is paid after project completion and required proof is received.
  • Some programs are processed first-come, first-served until funding is exhausted.

Additional information

  • Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Funding is limited and subject to program availability.
  • Applicants may need to enter into a funding agreement with the City of Cold Lake.
  • Successful applicants may be required to report after project completion.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Building Incentive Programs (Multiple 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 Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs)?

The program supports housing and community development projects in Cold Lake with rebates, reimbursements, and fixed grants. Eligible initiatives include starter homes, multiunit rental housing, secondary suites, child care spaces, residential demolition, vacant lot sales, and selected business property improvements.

How much funding can be received?

Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs) Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs) program?

To be eligible for the Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs) program, you must: Located in Cold Lake Required permits in place Meets program-specific rules

What expenses are eligible under Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs)?

Construction of starter homes Development of multiunit rental housing Creation or legalization of secondary suites Creation of new child care spaces Commercial building improvements, new construction, or demolition

Who can I contact for more information about the Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs)?

You can contact City of Cranbrook by email at incentives@coldlake.com or by phone at 780-594-4494.

Where is the Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs) available?

The Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs) program is available the province of Alberta.

Is the Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Building Incentive Programs (Multiple Programs) is a Grant and Funding