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Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design
Funding for affordable rental housing with sustainable design
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 27, 2025
- Closing date : April 25, 2025
Location
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial incentives for sustainably built affordable rental housing in Richmond Hill. It supports private and non-profit projects through grants and public lands.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 27, 2025
- Closing date : April 25, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
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
- New sustainably built affordable rental housing.
- Purpose-built rental housing projects.
- Projects delivered by private or non-profit developers.
- Affordable housing projects on public lands.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Financial pro forma
- Supporting project information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private developers
- Non-profit developers
- Private and non-profit partnerships
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Richmond Hill
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and assessed against program criteria.
- Eligible applications are evaluated competitively by City staff.
- The City Council may approve conditional funding recommendations.
- Successful applicants must enter into a legal agreement with the City.
- The City may monitor compliance and administer payments under the agreement.
Additional information
- The program is part of Richmond Hill’s Community Improvement Plan for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design.
- Funding is conditional and subject to availability.
- Approved projects must stay affordable for at least 25 years.
- A contribution agreement is required after approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design Program
What is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design?
This program provides financial incentives for sustainably built affordable rental housing in Richmond Hill. It supports private and non-profit projects through grants and public lands.
How much funding can be received?
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 25, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design program?
To be eligible for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design program, you must:
Affordable rental housing project
Meets City criteria
Meets sustainability requirements
What expenses are eligible under Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design?
New sustainably built affordable rental housing.
Purpose-built rental housing projects.
Projects delivered by private or non-profit developers.
Affordable housing projects on public lands.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design?
You can contact City of Richmond Hill by email at none or by phone at 905-771-8800.
Where is the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design available?
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design program is available the province of Ontario.