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Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream
Funding for municipal road and bridge infrastructure
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 18, 2024
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $20 million per project. It supports municipal road and bridge work that enables housing, including new construction, rehabilitation, reconstruction, repair, replacement, and expansion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 18, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- 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
- New construction, rehabilitation, repair, reconstruction, replacement, or expansion of municipal roads and bridges
- Projects that enable housing development
- Joint road and bridge projects serving the same housing development area
Documents Needed
- MHIP-HECS application form, including the technical schedule and Duty-to-Consult questionnaire
- KML project map showing all project components
- Official plan schedules and zoning by-law maps
- Traffic Impact Study or other supporting need documentation
- Additional supporting documents if requested, such as engineering plans or photographs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities that own road and bridge assets
- Lower-tier, upper-tier, and single-tier municipalities
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities with New Deal agreements in place
- Privately owned assets
- Standalone Indigenous projects
Eligible expenses
- Site servicing costs related to the asset, including utility relocation, and land and environmental assessments
- Environmental assessment, design/engineering, and project management costs
- Materials and construction costs, including sidewalks and active transportation facilities
- Contingency costs up to 25%
- Costs related to Duty-to-Consult requirements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation costs
- Land acquisition
- Projects that have already started construction
- Operational costs, maintenance, financing charges, and loan interest
- Costs for cancelled projects, donated/in-kind goods and services, and taxes such as GST/HST/PST
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed after the intake deadline.
- Completed applications were assessed based on submitted information and supporting documents.
- Projects were evaluated on technical merit, housing impact, project readiness, and financial capacity.
- Approved applicants received a project-specific Transfer Payment Agreement to sign.
- Funding was released after milestones and reporting requirements were met.
Additional information
- Applications were submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON).
- One application per municipality was allowed for this intake.
- Joint applications were encouraged for projects serving the same housing development area.
- Successful applicants had to sign a Transfer Payment Agreement before funding was released.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream. 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-Enabling Core Servicing Stream?
This program provides up to 50% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $20 million per project. It supports municipal road and bridge work that enables housing, including new construction, rehabilitation, reconstruction, repair, replacement, and expansion.
How much funding can be received?
Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $20,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream program?
To be eligible for the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream program, you must:
Municipality owning road or bridge assets
Project enables housing development
Project not yet under construction
What expenses are eligible under Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream?
New construction, rehabilitation, repair, reconstruction, replacement, or expansion of municipal roads and bridges
Projects that enable housing development
Joint road and bridge projects serving the same housing development area
Who can I contact for more information about the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at MHIP@ontario.ca or by phone at 416-325-6691.
Where is the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream available?
The Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Housing-Enabling Core Servicing Stream is a Partnering and Collaboration