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Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program
Funding for housing-enabling infrastructure projects
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $35 million per project to support municipal housing-enabling infrastructure. It funds roads, bridges, culverts, and water systems that help unlock new housing and support community growth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000,000 $
- Up to 73% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Construction, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement of municipal roads, bridges, and culverts.
- Projects that enable housing development, including water-related supporting infrastructure.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario municipalities that own road and bridge assets.
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities with New Deal agreements in place.
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs for roads, bridges, culverts, and water infrastructure.
- Pre-construction planning and design work.
- Site servicing costs related to the funded assets, including utility relocation.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application preparation costs.
- Projects that have already started construction.
- Trade corridor and industrial roads, except the connecting portions allowed by the program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through TPON.
- Projects are assessed based on submitted information and program criteria.
- Priority is given to more advanced projects and joint projects with higher impact.
- Successful applicants receive an acknowledgement and file number by email.
Additional information
- Applications are closed.
- Detailed program guidelines and FAQs are available for reference.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. 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 Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?
This program provides up to $35 million per project to support municipal housing-enabling infrastructure. It funds roads, bridges, culverts, and water systems that help unlock new housing and support community growth.
How much funding can be received?
Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program Funds up to 73% of admissible expenses, capped at $35,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program program?
To be eligible for the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program program, you must:
Ontario municipalities only.
Project must support housing development.
No construction started.
What expenses are eligible under Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?
Construction, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction, or replacement of municipal roads, bridges, and culverts.
Projects that enable housing development, including water-related supporting infrastructure.
Who can I contact for more information about the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at MHIP@ontario.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program available?
The Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program is a Grant and Funding