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Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs
Support for Additional Residential Units in Tecumseh
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The program supports the creation of Additional Residential Units in Tecumseh. It eliminates building permit fees for ARUs and includes an ARU guideline to help homeowners and builders navigate the approval process.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Location
- Tecumseh
- Ontario
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
Activities funded
- Preparing an Additional Residential Unit guideline.
- Facilitating the construction of Additional Residential Units.
- Eliminating building permit fees for ARUs.
Documents Needed
- Schedule 1 Designer Information Form completed by a qualified designer.
- Existing floor plans for the house.
- Proposed architectural plans for the ARU.
- Site or location plan for the proposed ARU.
- Energy Efficiency Design Summary (EEDS) form.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners in Tecumseh
- Builders working on residential lots in Tecumseh
- Property owners planning an ARU project
Eligible expenses
- Building permit fees for Additional Residential Units.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs outside ARU building permit fees are not covered by this initiative.
Eligible geographic areas
- Tecumseh, Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Review ARU guidance
- Read the Town of Tecumseh ARU Guideline.
- Check zoning and building code requirements for your property.
- Step 2: Prepare permit documents
- Complete the required designer form and drawings.
- Gather the plans and supporting documents needed for your ARU type.
- Step 3: Submit for building permit
- Apply to the Town for the ARU building permit.
- Provide any additional documentation requested at application time.
- Step 4: Follow Town review and issuance process
- Wait for permit processing by the Town.
- Proceed once the permit is issued and the unit number is assigned, if applicable.
Processing and Agreement
- The Town endorsed the ARU Guideline and approved a by-law to eliminate permit fees.
- The fee exemption is implemented through the Town’s Building By-law.
- The ARU Guideline will be updated after approval to include the by-law number.
- The guideline will then be published on the Town’s website and distributed in hard copy.
Additional information
- The Town of Tecumseh will make the ARU Guideline available on its website.
- Hard copies of the guideline will be distributed at Town Hall and other public-facing municipal buildings.
- The program is tied to the Town’s Housing Accelerator Fund funding agreement with CMHC.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs Program
What is the Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs?
The program supports the creation of Additional Residential Units in Tecumseh. It eliminates building permit fees for ARUs and includes an ARU guideline to help homeowners and builders navigate the approval process.
Who is eligible for the Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs program?
To be eligible for the Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs program, you must:
ARU project in Tecumseh
Residential property with permitted zoning
Must meet building code rules
What expenses are eligible under Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs?
Preparing an Additional Residential Unit guideline.
Facilitating the construction of Additional Residential Units.
Eliminating building permit fees for ARUs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs?
You can contact Town of Tecumseh by email at pdocherty@tecumseh.ca or by phone at 519-735-2184 ext. 182.
Where is the Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs available?
The Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs?
Housing Accelerator Fund: Initiative 7 – Elimination of Building Permit Fees for ARUs is funded by Town of Tecumseh