Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,315,592
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Burlington, Mississippi Mills, 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
- Maximum amount : 3,315,592 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Burlington, Mississippi Mills
- 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
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
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.
How much funding can be received?
Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Funds up to $3,315,592 of admissible expenses.
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 mplanner@mississippimills.ca or by phone at 613-256-2064.
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