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Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)
Helping local governments build homes faster
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
The Housing Accelerator Fund helps local governments across Canada cut red tape to build homes faster. It drives innovation and incentivizes updates to planning systems to create more housing options in communities and support local initiatives.
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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
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Growing housing supply faster than their historical average.
- Increasing densification.
- Speeding up approval times.
- Tackling NIMBYism and establishing inclusionary zoning bylaws.
- Encouraging public transit-oriented development.
Documents Needed
- Action plan
- Housing needs assessment report
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Applicants approved in the 2023 application window were not eligible for the additional $400 million in funding until 2027 – 28.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible municipal investments, including red tape reduction efforts.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
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
- Complete Part 1 of the FACL application form.
- Use the second-cycle FACL application tab and the funding estimator tab.
- In the CMHC portal, create an account and profile.
- Access your second-cycle FACL application.
- Enter project details, evaluation information, and initiatives.
Processing and Agreement
- The report guide includes a semiannual agreement report for the first reporting period.
- The report guide includes annual agreement reports for the second, third and fourth reporting periods.
- Completed report templates must be downloaded and uploaded in the agreement report.
- Annual advances are paid provided the terms of the HAF agreement are respected.
Additional information
- The Housing Accelerator Fund is a federal program run by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Program
What is the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)?
The Housing Accelerator Fund helps local governments across Canada cut red tape to build homes faster. It drives innovation and incentivizes updates to planning systems to create more housing options in communities and support local initiatives.
Who is eligible for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program?
To be eligible for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program, you must:
Develop an action plan as part of the HAF application.
Commit to a housing supply growth target that increases the average annual rate of growth by at least 10% and exceeds 1.1%.
Complete or update a housing needs assessment report, unless recently completed or updated.
What expenses are eligible under Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)?
Growing housing supply faster than their historical average.
Increasing densification.
Speeding up approval times.
Tackling NIMBYism and establishing inclusionary zoning bylaws.
Encouraging public transit-oriented development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)?
You can contact City of Burlington by email at centrecontact@schl.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 across Canada.
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