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Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund
Funding for affordable housing development projects
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $1 million per local municipality to support housing development that addresses the gap between low-end market housing and subsidized housing. It supports projects for unit purchase or rental accommodation, including initiatives involving non-profit organizations and private sector partners.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- 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
- Development of housing to address the gap between low-end market housing and subsidized housing.
- Unit purchase projects for affordable housing.
- Rental accommodation projects for affordable housing.
- Rental housing incorporated into private sector developments.
Documents Needed
- Project location and unit count
- Target demographic
- Type of accommodation
- Expected unit price range or rental rates
- Affordability terms and project financing details, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local municipalities in Wellington County
Eligible expenses
- Funding for housing development projects and related unit acquisition or rental accommodation initiatives.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects without all local permissions in place by December 31, 2027.
- Requests above the maximum funding amount of $1,000,000 per municipality.
- Projects that cannot be funded before the program closes or funds are fully allocated.
Eligible geographic areas
- Wellington County, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the County’s Administrative, Finance and Human Resources Committee.
- Viable projects are recommended to County Council for approval, with conditions if applicable.
- After approval, the Local Municipality and the County sign a contract for the transfer and use of funds.
- Funding is released according to a payment schedule agreed by both Treasurers.
Additional information
- Municipalities may submit several projects, as long as the total request stays within the maximum funding amount.
- County Housing Staff may provide advice on potential projects before submission, if requested.
- Approved projects are subject to conditions set by County Council.
- Any unallocated or forfeited funds return to the County’s Housing Development Reserve Fund.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Continuum of Care Housing Development 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 Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund?
This program provides up to $1 million per local municipality to support housing development that addresses the gap between low-end market housing and subsidized housing. It supports projects for unit purchase or rental accommodation, including initiatives involving non-profit organizations and private sector partners.
How much funding can be received?
Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund program?
To be eligible for the Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund program, you must:
Local municipality in Wellington County
Up to $1 million total request
Project meets local housing needs
What expenses are eligible under Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund?
Development of housing to address the gap between low-end market housing and subsidized housing.
Unit purchase projects for affordable housing.
Rental accommodation projects for affordable housing.
Rental housing incorporated into private sector developments.
Who can I contact for more information about the Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund?
You can contact County of Wellington by email at janab@wellington.ca or by phone at 519.846.0916 x 5222.
Where is the Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund available?
The Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund is a Grant and Funding