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Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)
Funding to accelerate local housing delivery
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Mississippi Mills’ Housing Accelerator Fund supports faster housing growth in the municipality. It funds initiatives such as development charge updates, streamlined permit processing, and municipal land-related measures for housing.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Burlington
- 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
- Aligning development charges with infrastructure and service costs.
- Streamlining building permit and planning application processes with digital tools and automation.
- Identifying municipal land opportunities for affordable housing.
- Developing policies to acquire strategic land parcels for redevelopment.
Documents Needed
- Housing needs assessment report
- Housing action plan
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipality of Mississippi Mills
Eligible expenses
- Implementation costs for the approved Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives.
Eligible geographic areas
- Mississippi Mills, Ontario
- Almonte
- Villages and Rural/Agricultural areas of Mississippi Mills
Selection criteria
- Strength of the housing action plan
- Clear housing supply growth targets
- Measures that speed up approvals and reduce barriers
- Commitment to increase annual housing growth above the required threshold
- Inclusion of affordable housing and density measures
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the action plan
- Define housing supply growth targets.
- Outline the initiatives that will accelerate housing delivery.
- Step 2: Complete supporting assessment
- Include a housing needs assessment report, if required.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Apply through the Housing Accelerator Fund application portal.
- Step 4: Implement after approval
- Carry out the approved initiatives and meet reporting requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by CMHC under the Housing Accelerator Fund.
- Approved applicants enter into an agreement with CMHC.
- Funding is released based on implementation progress and results.
Additional information
- The program is delivered through agreements with local governments.
- Funding is tied to action plans and results-based milestones.
- Municipal reporting requirements apply.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Program
What is the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)?
Mississippi Mills’ Housing Accelerator Fund supports faster housing growth in the municipality. It funds initiatives such as development charge updates, streamlined permit processing, and municipal land-related measures for housing.
Who is eligible for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program?
To be eligible for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program, you must:
Mississippi Mills only
Housing action plan
Housing growth initiatives
What expenses are eligible under Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)?
Aligning development charges with infrastructure and service costs.
Streamlining building permit and planning application processes with digital tools and automation.
Identifying municipal land opportunities for affordable housing.
Developing policies to acquire strategic land parcels for redevelopment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)?
You can contact City of Burlington by email at contactcentre@cmhc.ca or by phone at 1-800-668-2642.
Where is the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) available?
The Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)?
Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is funded by City of Burlington