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Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program - Ontario - Canada
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Source verified September 28, 2026

Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program

Funding for critical water infrastructure projects
Offered by
Government of Ontario
Official source: ontario.ca

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Latest source update
Last Update: September 28, 2026
Latest change: The program now includes a fifth stream for municipalities that do not levy development charges, covering roads, bridges, and water systems to support housing and protect existing housing supply.
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Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program adds new stream
The Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program now includes a fifth funding stream: the Non-Development Charge Municipalities Stream. This stream supports municipalities that do not levy development charges and covers roads, bridges, and water systems to enable new housing and protect the existing housing supply.
Funding available
$ 30,000,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Municipalities in Ontario defined under the Municipal Act, 2001

See full eligibility

Overview

This program provides up to $30 million per project for water infrastructure. It supports new construction, rehabilitation, expansion, planning, and design work for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection projects.
Receipt of requests is now closed
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000,000 $
  • Up to 73% of project cost
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • New construction
  • Rehabilitation/repair
  • Expansion
  • Pre-construction planning and design work
  • Optimization and/or performance review as part of a capital project

Documents Needed

  • Application form, including the Technical Appendix and Duty to Consult questionnaire
  • Project map in KML format
  • Environmental Assessment or EA exemption declaration
  • Supporting technical documents, if requested

Official resources

Official page

Health and Safety Water Stream

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Municipalities in Ontario defined under the Municipal Act, 2001
  • Indigenous communities in Ontario, defined as Band Councils under the Indian Act
  • Lower-tier municipalities that own and operate water assets
  • Upper-tier municipalities that own and operate the asset on behalf of the lower-tier municipalities
  • Each municipality and each First Nation is allowed to submit only one application

Who is not eligible

  • Conservation authorities as primary applicants
  • Privately owned water system owners

Eligible expenses

  • Eligible project costs incurred after April 1, 2024
  • Pre-construction planning, design, and engineering tied to a capital project
  • Duty to Consult and Environmental Assessment costs
  • Construction and related capital works after approval
  • Restoration costs for existing assets affected by the project

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Application preparation costs
  • Projects that have already started construction
  • Privately owned water systems
  • Land acquisition
  • Operating, financing, and administrative overhead costs

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Selection criteria

  • Criticality of health and safety risk
  • Technical merit
  • Financial need
  • Project readiness
  • Preservation of housing stock and use of modern technologies

How to apply

  • Step 1: Register or log in to Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON)
    • Access the online grant portal.
    • Review your organization contact details.
  • Step 2: Complete the application package
    • Fill out the MHIP-HSWS application form.
    • Complete the Technical Appendix and Duty to Consult questionnaire.
    • Prepare supporting documents and the KML project map.
  • Step 3: Submit online through TPON
    • Upload the completed form and all supporting documents.
    • Submit before the deadline.
    • Scanned forms are not accepted.
  • Step 4: Receive acknowledgement
    • Watch for the automated receipt email and file number.
    • Contact the program team if no confirmation is received.
  • Step 5: Review, approval, and agreement
    • The Province evaluates the application.
    • If approved, a project-specific Transfer Payment Agreement is issued for signature.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility.
  • Projects are assessed against program criteria and priorities.
  • Successful applicants receive a project approval notice.
  • A Transfer Payment Agreement is then issued for signature.
  • Funding is released after milestone reports are accepted.

Additional information

  • Applications are now closed.
  • Successful applicants must sign a Transfer Payment Agreement.
  • Joint projects may receive additional consideration.
  • Project funds are released by milestones and reporting.

Contacts

MHIP@ontario.ca
416-325-6691

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program Program

What is the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?

This program provides up to $30 million per project for water infrastructure. It supports new construction, rehabilitation, expansion, planning, and design work for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection projects.

How much funding can be received?

Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program Funds up to 73% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program program?

To be eligible for the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program program, you must: Municipal or First Nation applicant Capital water infrastructure project Publicly owned asset

What expenses are eligible under Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?

New construction Rehabilitation/repair Expansion Pre-construction planning and design work Optimization and/or performance review as part of a capital project

Who can I contact for more information about the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?

You can contact Government of Ontario by email at MHIP@ontario.ca or by phone at 416-325-6691.

Where is the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program available?

The Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Health and Safety Water Stream - Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program is a Partnering and Collaboration