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Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay
Supports housing development in Thunder Bay
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,300,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program supports housing growth in Thunder Bay through municipal incentives and targeted funding. It focuses on affordable housing, rental housing, ADUs, multi-unit development, and related housing initiatives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,300,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Location
- Thunder Bay
- 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
- Affordable rental housing development.
- Construction of additional dwelling units.
- Multi-unit and missing-middle housing development.
- Residential conversion of non-residential buildings.
- Housing projects in strategic core areas and target locations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations.
- Housing developers and property owners, for eligible municipal streams.
- Developers of affordable, rental, multi-unit, or ADU housing.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit commercial enterprises.
- Projects that are not housing-related.
- Housing types listed as ineligible by the program.
Eligible expenses
- Financial incentives for eligible housing projects.
- Support tied to development of new housing units.
- Funding for affordable housing and related housing construction.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects by for-profit commercial enterprises.
- Secondary suites.
- Long-term care facilities.
- Shared-kitchen or shared-bathroom student housing.
- Shelters, crisis care, and time-limited housing.
Eligible geographic areas
- Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for completeness and accuracy.
- Eligible applications are evaluated against program criteria.
- A funding recommendation is made internally.
- The final funding decision is approved by the Commissioner – Growth.
- Applicants are notified after the decision.
Additional information
- The application intake window is closed.
- The program is part of Thunder Bay’s Housing Accelerator Fund action plan.
- Funding is administered through the City of Thunder Bay.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay?
The program supports housing growth in Thunder Bay through municipal incentives and targeted funding. It focuses on affordable housing, rental housing, ADUs, multi-unit development, and related housing initiatives.
How much funding can be received?
Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay Funds up to $1,300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay program?
To be eligible for the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay program, you must:
Project located in Thunder Bay.
Must fit an eligible housing stream.
Reviewed against stream criteria.
What expenses are eligible under Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay?
Affordable rental housing development.
Construction of additional dwelling units.
Multi-unit and missing-middle housing development.
Residential conversion of non-residential buildings.
Housing projects in strategic core areas and target locations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay?
You can contact City of Thunder Bay by email at haf@thunderbay.ca or by phone at 807-62-BUILD.
Where is the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay available?
The Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) – Thunder Bay is a Other Support