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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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design. 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 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.