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Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream
Funding for climate-resilient housing communities
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream provides incentive funding to local governments in Canadian provinces with populations of 10,000 or more to accelerate housing supply and support affordable, inclusive, equitable, and climate-resilient communities. Approved participants can invest in action plans, affordable housing, housing-related infrastructure, and community-related infrastructure that supports housing.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- 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
Activities funded
- Housing Accelerator Fund action plans
- Affordable housing
- Housing-related infrastructure
- Community-related infrastructure that supports housing
Documents Needed
- Housing Accelerator Fund application form in Excel
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local governments
Who is not eligible
- Applicants approved in the 2023 application window are not eligible for the additional $400 million announced in the 2024 Federal Budget.
Eligible expenses
- Housing Accelerator Fund action plans
- Affordable housing
- Housing-related infrastructure
- Community-related infrastructure that supports housing
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- The program does not directly finance specific housing projects.
- The program does not reimburse developers for certain costs incurred.
Eligible geographic areas
- Communities that are in a Canadian province and have a population of 10,000 or more
Selection criteria
- Applications are evaluated and scored.
- Only the five main initiatives in the Large Cities and Urban Communities stream or the seven main initiatives in the Small, Rural, Northern and Indigenous Communities stream are used for prioritization.
- The initiative score has a maximum of 20 points each.
How to apply
- Complete the Excel application form and upload it as an attachment in the portal.
- Create an account and profile.
- Access your second-cycle HAF application.
- Provide project details and evaluation information.
- Complete the initiatives section, including removing or modifying existing initiatives and adding a new initiative.
- Add attachments and submit the application.
Processing and Agreement
- Present periodic reports to CMHC in the prescribed form and within the prescribed timelines.
- Approved communities receive an upfront advance to begin implementing their action plan after the contribution agreement is signed.
- Subsequent payments are made annually for 3 years, subject to program conditions being met, including satisfactory progress reviews.
Additional information
- Applications for the second cycle require a modified application.
- The current action plan must be updated for the second cycle.
- For the second cycle, the application is assigned to the designated contact from the first cycle unless otherwise indicated.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream Program
What is the Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream?
Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream provides incentive funding to local governments in Canadian provinces with populations of 10,000 or more to accelerate housing supply and support affordable, inclusive, equitable, and climate-resilient communities. Approved participants can invest in action plans, affordable housing, housing-related infrastructure, and community-related infrastructure that supports housing.
Who is eligible for the Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream program?
To be eligible for the Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream program, you must:
Communities in a Canadian province with a population of 10,000 or more.
What expenses are eligible under Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream?
Housing Accelerator Fund action plans
Affordable housing
Housing-related infrastructure
Community-related infrastructure that supports housing
Who can I contact for more information about the Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream?
You can contact Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) by email at contactcentre@cmhc.ca or by phone at 1-800-668-2642.
Where is the Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream available?
The Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream?
Housing Accelerator Fund: Large/Urban Stream is funded by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)