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Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program
Funding for water infrastructure and safety
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 $30 million per project to support health and safety water infrastructure. It funds drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection projects that address critical health and safety issues and help maintain housing stock.
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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
- Development, rehabilitation, and expansion of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection infrastructure.
- Projects that address critical health and safety risks and protect housing stock.
- Projects that improve resilience and adaptation across communities.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documents uploaded through TPON
- Any required declaration of EA exemption, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities in Ontario
- Indigenous communities in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Conservation authorities
- Privately-owned water systems
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection infrastructure.
- Pre-construction planning and design work.
- Project optimization or performance review related to eligible assets.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects that have already started construction.
- Planning and design as stand-alone projects.
- Assets located on private land.
- Land acquisition costs.
- Privately-owned water systems.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the submission deadline.
- Projects are assessed and evaluated based on the information submitted.
- Approved projects require a Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province.
- Funding is released after milestone requirements are met and reported.
- The primary applicant is responsible for project management and reporting.
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 $30 million per project to support health and safety water infrastructure. It funds drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection projects that address critical health and safety issues and help maintain housing stock.
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 or First Nations
Project addresses health and safety
No construction started
What expenses are eligible under Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program?
Development, rehabilitation, and expansion of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, flood, erosion, and shoreline protection infrastructure.
Projects that address critical health and safety risks and protect housing stock.
Projects that improve resilience and adaptation across communities.
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