Open
Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund
Funding for local affordable housing development
Last Update: May 28, 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 in Wellington County. It is intended to help create affordable housing options through locally designed projects, including unit purchases and rental accommodation.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
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.
- Projects based on unit purchase.
- Projects based on rental accommodation.
- Rental projects incorporated into private sector developments.
Documents Needed
- Project location and unit details
- Target demographic information
- Type of accommodation
- Expected price or rental range
- Affordability terms and financing details, where applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local municipalities in Wellington County
Eligible geographic areas
- Wellington County, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Project viability.
- Ability to meet local needs.
- Clear project details and affordability terms.
- For unit purchases, self-financing and replicability must be demonstrated.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the project proposal
- Identify the project type and required housing details.
- Include the information required for the selected housing model.
- Step 2: Submit the municipal application
- Applications are submitted by the local municipality.
- Send the application before the deadline of September 30, 2026.
- Step 3: Review and approval process
- The County reviews applications through its committee process.
- Projects deemed viable may be recommended to County Council for approval.
- Step 4: Agreement and funding release
- Following approval, the municipality and the County enter into a contract.
- Funds are released on a schedule agreed by the local Treasurer and County Treasurer.
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.
- Approved municipalities sign a contract with the County for transfer and use of funds.
- Funds are then released according to an agreed schedule.
Additional information
- County housing staff may provide advice on potential projects before submission.
- Approved municipalities will enter into a contract with the County.
- Funds are released on a schedule agreed by the local and County treasurers.
- Local permissions must be in place by December 31, 2027.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund Program
What is the Continuum of Care Housing Development Fund?
This program provides up to $1 million per local municipality to support housing development in Wellington County. It is intended to help create affordable housing options through locally designed projects, including unit purchases and rental accommodation.
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:
Wellington County local municipalities only
Up to $1 million per municipality
Projects must meet 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.
Projects based on unit purchase.
Projects based on rental accommodation.
Rental projects 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