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Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
Supporting scalable innovative affordable housing solutions
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Affordable Housing Innovation Fund supports scalable and replicable solutions for homelessness, prioritizing projects using modular and prefabricated construction. Funding is available for developing innovative housing solutions that enhance affordability and sustainability, with the available funding adjusted based on received proposals.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Developing modular and prefabricated construction solutions to address homelessness.
- Creating scalable and replicable housing delivery solutions.
- Designing and implementing Community Encampment Response Plans through involvement in the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampment Initiative.
- Innovating in affordable housing through new financial models or unique designs.
- Testing and implementing resource-efficient technologies that are scalable and reproducible.
- Establishing partnerships to enhance housing innovation initiatives.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities, provinces, and territories
- Private sector developers and builders
- Non-profit housing providers and community housing organizations
- Indigenous governments and organizations
- Any other housing providers interested in developing and testing innovative approaches to affordable housing
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries and benefits for roles directly related to the project.
- Purchase of equipment and materials necessary for the execution of affordable housing projects.
- Consulting fees for housing innovation strategies and technical support.
- Cost of construction, including modular and prefabricated methods.
- Feasibility studies and related supporting documentation for the proposed innovations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipalities in Canada
- Provinces and territories in Canada
- Indigenous governments and organizations in Canada
Additional information
- The application portal for the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund is open for new submissions.
- Interested applicants should download and review the application guide before beginning their application.
- Priority is given to projects using modular and prefabricated construction methods to address homelessness.
- Communities with Community Encampment Response Plans and previous applicants with proven homelessness solution experience are prioritized.
- Applicants should demonstrate innovations that ensure financial sustainability and reduce dependency on government grants.
- Knowledge transfer plans are required, detailing how project insights will be shared with stakeholders.
- The fund is open until all allocated funds are distributed, with an availability timeline of up to six years starting from 2022.
- Applicants are required to submit supporting documents for their proposal, outlining innovation, affordability, and sustainability details.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund. 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 Affordable Housing Innovation Fund?
The Affordable Housing Innovation Fund supports scalable and replicable solutions for homelessness, prioritizing projects using modular and prefabricated construction. Funding is available for developing innovative housing solutions that enhance affordability and sustainability, with the available funding adjusted based on received proposals.
Who is eligible for the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund program, you must:
Eligible applicants include municipalities, provinces, territories, private sector developers and builders, non-profit housing providers, community housing organizations, Indigenous governments and organizations, and other interested housing providers.
Proposals must demonstrate how they address the affordability criteria as defined by the local municipality or province where the housing project will be located.
Applicants must demonstrate the financial capability to sustain the residential project and reduce dependency on government subsidies.
What expenses are eligible under Affordable Housing Innovation Fund?
Developing modular and prefabricated construction solutions to address homelessness.
Creating scalable and replicable housing delivery solutions.
Designing and implementing Community Encampment Response Plans through involvement in the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampment Initiative.
Innovating in affordable housing through new financial models or unique designs.
Testing and implementing resource-efficient technologies that are scalable and reproducible.
Establishing partnerships to enhance housing innovation initiatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund?
You can contact Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) or by phone at 1-800-668-2642.
Where is the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund available?
The Affordable Housing Innovation Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Affordable Housing Innovation Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund?
Affordable Housing Innovation Fund is funded by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)