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City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund)
Funding for infrastructure that accelerates housing development
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
August 1, 2026
Location
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports municipal infrastructure needed to accelerate residential development in Richmond Hill, with reimbursement available for eligible costs. It covers infrastructure upgrades or new municipal infrastructure that directly enable housing projects and help speed up building permit issuance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Richmond Hill
- Ontario
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
- Municipal infrastructure upgrades for residential development.
- New municipal infrastructure needed to unlock housing projects.
Documents Needed
- Formal request to participate.
- Project location and development details.
- Project timing and phasing plan.
- Technical brief or supporting technical documents.
- Infrastructure plan and cost estimate.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Developers of residential development projects in Richmond Hill.
- Applicants seeking municipal infrastructure funding linked to housing development.
Who is not eligible
- Projects involving private infrastructure or service connections only.
- Infrastructure that is fully fundable through development charges or other grants.
- Infrastructure already planned or already under construction.
Eligible expenses
- Construction of eligible municipal infrastructure upgrades or new municipal infrastructure.
- Design, administration, and contingency costs within the program limits.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Private infrastructure or service connections for the development.
- Infrastructure that can be fully funded through development charges or other grants.
- Infrastructure already planned or under construction.
Eligible geographic areas
- Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Selection criteria
- Direct link between the infrastructure and new residential development.
- Need for the infrastructure to make the development proceed.
- Availability of HAF funding.
- Compliance with City engineering and funding policy requirements.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit formal request to participate
- Send the request to the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services.
- Copy the Commissioners and Directors identified by the City.
- Include the required project and development information.
- Step 2: City review of eligibility
- The City reviews the request and advises whether the infrastructure is an eligible candidate.
- Step 3: Submit detailed design package
- If approved, submit the detailed design and cost estimate for City approval.
- Provide the required technical and engineering documentation.
- Step 4: Sign Development Agreement and provide securities
- Enter into the Development Agreement.
- Post securities for the estimated cost of the infrastructure works.
- Step 5: Complete work and request reimbursement
- Construct the infrastructure and obtain the required building permits by the deadlines.
- Submit a formal reimbursement request to the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services.
Processing and Agreement
- The City reviews the formal request to participate and aims to respond within three weeks.
- If approved, the developer must submit a detailed design and cost estimate for City approval.
- A Development Agreement must be signed before reimbursement is available.
- The City reviews completion and permit conditions before making reimbursement payments.
Additional information
- Funding is subject to availability under the Housing Accelerator Fund.
- The City may approve requests on a case-by-case basis.
- A Development Agreement is required before reimbursement.
- City fees for agreement preparation, inspections, and administration apply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund) Program
What is the City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund)?
This program supports municipal infrastructure needed to accelerate residential development in Richmond Hill, with reimbursement available for eligible costs. It covers infrastructure upgrades or new municipal infrastructure that directly enable housing projects and help speed up building permit issuance.
Who is eligible for the City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund) program?
To be eligible for the City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund) program, you must:
Municipal infrastructure for housing.
Directly enables residential development.
Not fully funded by other sources.
What expenses are eligible under City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund)?
Municipal infrastructure upgrades for residential development.
New municipal infrastructure needed to unlock housing projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund)?
You can contact City of Richmond Hill by email at none or by phone at 905 771 8800.
Where is the City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund) available?
The City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund)?
City of Richmond Hill — Infrastructure Acceleration Incentive Program (Housing Accelerator Fund) is funded by City of Richmond Hill